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BroadHopper · 04-30-2013, 10:55 AM

when I was fourteen. 12' plywood hull with a Mercury 25 on it. It was pretty cool and I learn a lot about building a boat. I got the plan from a mail order catalog, Sears I think.

In the late 60's, I traded the boat in for the 16 or 17' Whaler. I wanted to go fast so I overpowered it with the 'rude 70. A 3 cylinder beauty that was built like a tank.

There were a number of mini crafts in the days. Lakeport Landing sold a really nice looking 2 seater. Mostly 50 horses, although I saw one with an 80 horse Quicksilver.

04-30-2013, 10:55 AM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Built a hydroplane when I was fourteen. 12' plywood hull with a Mercury 25 on it. It was pretty cool and I learn a lot about building a boat. I got the plan from a mail order catalog, Sears I think. In the late 60's, I traded the boat in for the 16 or 17' Whaler. I wanted to go fast so I overpowered it with the 'rude 70. A 3 cylinder beauty that was built like a tank. There were a number of mini crafts in the days. Lakeport Landing sold a really nice looking 2 seater. Mostly 50 horses, although I saw one with an 80 horse Quicksilver. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.