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Home  /   Boat Plans & Kits Catalog  /  Inboards  /  17' Thunderbolt - v-drive high performance

Thunderbolt

a 17' inboard high performance ski boat

Build in PLYWOOD





Characteristics
Length overall 17'-3"
Beam 6'-11"
Hull depth 25"
Hull weight (approx.): 650 lbs.
Average passengers 2-4
  • Hull type: Vee bottom with flaring sides that act as anti-trip chines. Developed for sheet plywood planking.
  • Power: Inboard, stern mounted engine driving through a v-drive.
  • Can the hull be extended or shortened? Yes. Up to 10% by re-spacing the frames from the aft end of the stem to the transom a proportional amount. We do not recommend increasing the beam.
  • Trailer: Designed for use with Glen-L Series 2100 boat trailer plans.

The THUNDERBOLT is a boat designed for one thing, speed. Two brothers on the Australian racing circuit held three gold cups with their THUNDERBOLT, equipped with a big block Chevy. You can use her for dragging, ski towing, or just plain old getting out and going fast.

The appearance of the THUNDERBOLT is impressive. The plans show a unique slanted transom as standard, with details for an optional vertical transom if preferred. All of the details are provided for the building with step-by-step photos of the actual construction of the prototype. The motor is mounted at the stern of the boat and connected to a vee drive to maintain the proper hull balance. The motor in this type of boat is usually left exposed and a goodly amount of chrome plate and paint used to enhance its appearance.

Photographs Bill of Materials Notes

    

Item # Image Description Price
61-711
Thunderbolt Plans & Patterns
Thunderbolt Plans & Patterns
$142.00
68-711
Thunderbolt Bronze Fastening Kit
Thunderbolt Bronze Fastening Kit
Includes all the nails & screws to assemble the hull
$535.00
71-711
Thunderbolt Fiberglass Kit
Thunderbolt Fiberglass Kit
Includes Glen-L's Proprietary Boatbuilder Epoxy
$702.07
12-430
Boatbuilding with Plywood
Boatbuilding with Plywood
Covers plywood and its use in boatbuilding, especially for the amateur builder.
$32.95
12-431
Inboard Motor Installation
Inboard Motor Installation
"How to" book for inboard motor installation in pleasure boats, both power and sail. Covers marine engines as well as converting an auto engine for marine use.
$29.95
16-100
How to Fiberglass a Boat DVD
How to Fiberglass a Boat DVD
Learn how to fiberglass the easy way, by looking over the shoulder of an expert who is working on actual boats.
$32.95
16-037
How to Fiberglass a Boat Book & DVD Combo
How to Fiberglass a Boat Book & DVD Combo
Save $$$ on this Book & DVD Combination!
$45.00
12-302
Trailer 2300/2800 Plans
Trailer 2300/2800 Plans
For boats 16' - 22'
$32.00
12-429
Boatbuilder's Notebook-Expanded Second Edition
Boatbuilder's Notebook-Expanded Second Edition
NEW Expanded Second Edition! Spiral bound reference book on a wide variety of boat building subjects
$28.95
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