Taxiboat
A sturdy livery scooter for fishermen and small family outings
- Category
- Utility Boats
- Designer
- William D. Jackson
- Published
- Boat Builder's Handbook, pp. 66–67
- Craft Print
- 18
A dependable livery scooter designed for boat rental: ideal for fishermen and family outings. A small 1 3/4–2 hp air-cooled inboard runs it all day at 5–10 mph on very little fuel, and plywood patterns can be reused to build a whole fleet.
Specifications
- Length
- 11 ft 6 in
- Construction
- 3/8 in. plywood sides, 1/2 in. plywood bottom over mold frames
- Power
- Small air-cooled inboard (1 3/4–2 hp, e.g. U.S. Motors, Clinton, Briggs); 5–10 mph
Downloads
Plan sheets 5
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