Now available, 1950’s classic utility runabouts.
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Champion BU (1955 Champion 6MMHR engine) |
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following designs can be ordered as kits or can be custom built.
| Model | Year | Class | Length | Beam | Bottom Width |
Notes |
| "Airborne" | 1954 | BU | 11' 6" | 56" | 37" | |
| “Airborne” | 1954 | DU | 13' | 64" | 42" | (see some pictures) |
| Champion | 1953 | A/BU | 10' 2" | 49" | 30" | Very short cockpit with vertical steering wheel. |
| Champion | 1953 | BU | 11' | 49" | 30" | |
| Champion | 1953 | DU | 13' | 58" | 36" | |
| “Dry Run” | 1953 | BU | 11' | 55" | 37" | |
| “Foo-Ling” | 1956 | BU | 11' | 50" | 34" | (see some pictures) |
| “Jinx” | 1952 | BU | 11' | 50" | 34" | |
| "Madcap" | 1956 | DU | 13' | 58" | 42" | |
| "Yankee Doodle Jr." | 1948 | BU | 11' | 48" | 33" | Ideal for "green tank" Mercurys with standard lowerunits. |
| "400-S" | 1953 | BU | 10' 6" | 45" | 32" |
Frame kit: transom and frames only, ups shipping:
A/BU
- $310.00
DU - $420.00
Frame kit: transom, frames and all battens cut to size, motor freight shipping:
A/BU
- $535.00
DU - $770.00
Okoume
Plywood: 3mm, 4mm, 5mm & 6mm. See current plywood prices.
Also 4mm "Ribbon Grain" Khaya plywood, call for prices.
Custom built hull, with sealer: A/BU $2300.00, DU $2800.00
Custom built hull, finished with 8 coats of Epifanes marine spar varnish:
A/BU
$3300.00
Framing is Sitka Spruce, Steering dashboard and other trim pieces are Honduras Mahogany. 1/2" aluminum rub railing can be added at extra charge. Fasteners: stainless steel and silicon bronze. Skins are Okoume plywood. Bottom & chines 5mm or 6mm – 5 ply. Sides & deck, 3mm or 4mm – 3ply. Individual boat plywood requirements.
Your
classic hardware installed: No charge.
1/2" half oval aluminum rub rail with screws 12' length $40 each
Epifanes gloss spar varnish $34.00 per liter.
Epifanes thinner $10.00 per half liter.
System Three Gel Magic epoxy for gluing. 1.5 pt. kit $27.00, 1.5 qt kit $49.00
System Three Quik Fair fairing compound 24oz. $26.00
Prices
f.o.b. Chowchilla, CA.
I have just acquired plans for some interesting boats from the late '20s around the birth of outboard racing. All have hard chines. Among them are:
"Jazz Bug" 12' step hydro by E.L. Eckfield.
"Green Diamond" 12' 9" step hydro by George Gingras.
"Baby Stepper" 14' step hydro.
If you are looking for a fast boat for the "old iron" one of them could be the boat for you..
I would like to thank Buzz Thorsen for the Champion plans and Larry
Downs for the Dry Run plans. Over 30 Classic B kits have been built by customers.
I am looking for additional
boats to obtain dimensions and pictures from. Any leads would be greatly
appreciated.
Check out "Boat Sport" magazine at: http://www.boatsport.org/
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To place an order please phone or e-mail
Payment by Check or Money Order
Credit Card
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California residents add appropriate sales tax
Prices are FOB Chowchilla CA
Call for shipping prices to your location
Kit and hull orders may require a deposit.
Prices and specifications may change without notice.
Sorensen - Plans and Kits are designed for use in sanctioned boat races, and should never be used for pleasure boating.
Sorensen Woodcraft13307 Avenue 22 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610
Phone/Fax (559) 665-2690
email sorensenwoodcraft@clearwire.net