Now available, 1950’s classic  utility runabouts.

Champion BU (1955 Champion 6MMHR engine)

                                                                                                                 

The 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. ( see some pictures)
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   DU  $4100.00 

 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. Quincy throttles, Keller throttles and handles are available (see hardware section, items marked with * look proper on classic boats)  No one manufactures classic style steering wheels at this time.

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. 50% deposit required on orders.

 

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/

11' Champion

                                                                                         Jinx / KG7Q

10' 6"   400S