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Torpedo
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a 19' 3" Inboard Runabout
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Build in COLD-MOLD WOOD/PLY
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Characteristics
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Length overall
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19' 3"
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Beam
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7' 1"
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Waterline length
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17' 6"
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Displacement @ DWL
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2558 lbs.
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Hull depth midship
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39"
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Depth under hatch
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36"
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Hull weight (approx.)
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1050 lbs.
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Cockpit size
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31" x 5' 8"
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Passengers
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3 - 4
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Power: Centrally located
inboard inline marine or auto conversion to about 5.6
liters or 350 cu. in.
Hull Type: Fiberglass covered cold-molded
construction. Convex vee bottom with concavity along
the
chine
and generous flaring sides forward blending into a
"torpedo" style stern.
Trailer: Designed for use with
GLEN-L SERIES 2900/3800 trailer plans.
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The TORPEDO is an unusual runabout intended for an inboard
motor with in-line drive. The novel decking and aft
superstructure sweep back to a virtual point, hence the name
TORPEDO. This styling is somewhat similar to the ultra-deluxe
classic runabouts of the past. Modern construction methods,
however, using cold molded epoxy, enable the DIY builder to
fabricate this attractive feature simply and effectively. While
boats of this type traditionally had a single cockpit, an option
is given for those who wish more seating capacity.
Building is further simplified with detailed full size patterns
that illustrate the frames as they will appear when finished.
Corner gussets, floor timbers, deck beams and framework members
are all shown just as they will appear when you build
them.
Construction of the hull is done by cold molding with epoxy
adhesives, a simplified method of making compound curves in both
the sides and bottom. And the forward sharp bend at the sheer is
simplified with a sawn harpin eliminating "strong-arm"
tactics to spring in this longitudinal.
Of course, the large scale plans and full size patterns come
with procedural instructions along with a Bill of Materials and
Fastening Schedule specifying the size and number of fastenings
required at all junctions.
COMPLETE PLANS and FULL SIZE PATTERNS include plans on all
details of the construction, plus sequential Instructions, Bill
of Materials, Fastening Schedule and Inboard Hardware listing.
Full patterns are given for the deck beam arc, stern knee, stem,
harpin and breasthook with half section templates for each of
the frames and transom showing both inner and outer
contours.
Build this incredible craft and you won't be able to keep
yourself from beaming with pride as you leisurely cruise the
docks or buzz past the other "plain-jane" boats in
your fabulous TORPEDO!
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