Meteor

If you like your sports speedy, try this lightweight 12 1/2 foot outboard hydroplane

Category
Outboard Runabouts
Designer
William D. Jackson
Craft Print
27

A fast, sporty two-cockpit outboard hydroplane with a convex hydroconic bottom and non-tripping chines. Light enough to trailer anywhere, it hauls four passengers with ease and reaches 35 mph with 10–22 hp motors. Construction needs careful, close joints with the 1/4 in. plywood.

Specifications

Length
12 ft 6 in
Beam
57 1/2 in
Depth
24 in
Weight
200 lb complete
Capacity
4 persons
Construction
1/4 in. plywood planking over frame; hydroconic convex bottom with non-tripping chines
Power
10–22 hp outboard; up to 35 mph

Downloads

Plan sheets 6

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