Skeeter
A small, lightweight, high-speed outboard hydroplane
- Category
- Hydroplanes
- Designer
- William D. Jackson
- Published
- Science and Mechanics, p. 160
- Craft Print
- 157
A nautical 'punkin seed' that will outrun many commercial speedboats: just enough boat for driver and motor. It planes on 5 hp, has done over 40 mph on 10 hp, and at 85 lb is ideal for car-topping. Not for sanctioned races, but it banks nicely without tripping.
Specifications
- Length
- 7 ft 10 in
- Beam
- 45 3/4 in
- Depth
- 12 in amidships
- Weight
- 85 lb
- Capacity
- 1 person
- Construction
- Exterior plywood over a stressed frame; fabric deck
- Power
- 5–10 hp outboard; 40+ mph
Downloads
Plan sheets 8
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