Hasty Hornet
Sleek outboard hydroplane racer for sports use or sanctioned racing
- Category
- Hydroplanes
- Designer
- William D. Jackson
- Published
- Boat Builder's Handbook, p. 73
- Craft Print
- 161
A sleek, lightweight outboard hydroplane racer for sports use or sanctioned Class B or C racing. Two bottom options are given: one for up to 38–40 mph and a special after-plane for speeds well over 40 mph. Wide, non-tripping chines keep it safe in high-speed turns.
Specifications
- Length
- 11 ft
- Beam
- 54 in
- Depth
- 12 in amidships
- Weight
- 130 lb
- Capacity
- 1 person
- Construction
- Exterior plywood with fabric deck; wide non-tripping chines
- Power
- Any outboard; up to 38–40 mph, over 40 with the special after-plane
Downloads
Plan sheets 7
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