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Text and photographs by Mark Kaufman. The author’s 10′ Midget Flyer runabout, designed by Bruce Crandall, carries a Mercury Super 10 outboard motor, and can reach speeds up to 27 knots.
Wooden Two-Cockpit Runabout: I had always admired the beautifully restored wooden Chris Crafts and other vintage power boats. I specially admired the two cockpit runabouts. I built a model of a two cockpit Chris Craft. But why not build a real one.
16 gru 2016 · Ships of Scale Build Logs. SOS Build Logs from Kits - Wood. Default Style. Hello. I am going to build the Amati Riva, Aquarama, an Italian runabout. Although it can be built for radio control I will be making it a static display...
14' 10" Runabout, RASCAL. A modified V-bottom, with constant deadrise in its after sections. Construction: Plywood and Mahogany over sawn frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded, double laminated plywood. No lofting is required. Plans include 8 sheets.
With the exception of some of the largest runabouts, each row of seating was seperated, limiting movement around the boat, and more importantly, limiting interactions with other people on the boat. I enjoy going out on a runabout partialy for the chance at human interaction in an entertaining environment.
Since the mid-1950s Willard and Benny Albury have been producing fine outboard runabouts that have earned a reputation as smooth-riding, sea- worthy, rugged boats, capable of excellent speed with modest horsepower. Albury Runabout Particulars. For many years, these boats were built in wood, by eye, with no two boats being exactly alike.
If the Runabout 14 looks like a classic, its designer, Jacques Mertens-Goossens, the founder of Bateau.com, has hit his mark. The boat’s appearance was inspired by a 1950s design, but it’s structure is a contemporary blend of plywood, fiberglass and epoxy.
