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Home  /   Boat Plans & Kits Catalog  /  Inboards  /  15' Ski King - mid-engine ski boat

1950's Era "Flashingly Modern" High Speed Class & Comfort

Ski King
A 15' inboard utility for plywood planking
Build in Plywood

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The following copy appeared in our 1957 catalog:
SKI KING is a flashingly modern, high speed inboard utility for plywood planking. The conendrically developed vee bottom is fast and very stable. Note the adequate beam on this boat. Plenty of room for any type of boating pleasure and ideally suited for towing water skiers. Not a new untested design, but a proven boat in every respect.

SKI KING can be powered with motors from 50 hp to 100 hp. Converted automobile motors can be used. The Jeep is ideal and a Ford V8 could be used, however the shaft angle will be very steep and the space will be cramped. The size of the motor is the important thing and in most motors the 4-cylinder jobs are short and will fit in the space provided. Gray Marine has 50, 75, and 90 hp motors in their "Fireball" series that are ideal. Universal and Chris Craft also have several ideal motors.

Glen-L Marine has designed this hull especially for building by the amateur. Construction uses our special lock-in frame method that simplifies and makes this hull almost like a kit to build. All frames, the transom, breasthook, and stem are fully dimensioned, eliminating lofting that so often stops the amateur in his tracks. All frames, stem, motor stringers, motor installation and construction components are shown in detail. Since the original hull was built by an amateur, we are able to furnish all of the details exactly as the hull was built. The plan set will enable you to build a hull that has more flare, and an appearance better than the average stock runabout of today. In addition she will show her heels to most of them when it comes to speed.

Beauty, speed, and performance are combined with special simplified building instructions and methods for the amateur builder.

Note: The copy above refers to motors that may no longer be available. There are no patterns but all the framework is fully dimensioned. This a great boat for those who like to tinker and innovate and would be an eye catcher wherever she goes.

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Built by Dwain Colton



Built Richard Lewis



Built by John Herd (photo courtesy of Will Calver oceanphotography.co.nz)



Built by John Herd (photo courtesy of Will Calver oceanphotography.co.nz)



Built by John Herd



Built by Richard Lewis



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Characteristics
Length overall 15'-0"
Length Waterline 13'-9"
Beam 6'-0"
Maximum Hull depth 33"
Depth at Transom 21"
Forward Cockpit Size 30" x 5'-6"
Aft Cockpit Size 4'-3" x 4'
Average passengers 2-4
Hull weight (approx.) 700 lbs.


  • Hull type: Vee bottom, developed for sheet plywood planking.
  • Power: Compact lightweight inboard from 45 hp to 100 hp, center mounted.
  • 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 2300/2800 boat trailer plans.


  • Approx Speeds:
    50hp = 31 mph
    60hp = 33 mph
    75hp = 37 mph
    90hp = 39 mph

    COMPLETE PLANS with fully dimensioned frame work. Instructions include bill of materials and fastening schedule.

        

    Item # Image Description Price
    62-721
    Ski King Plans Only
    Ski King Plans Only
    $96.00
    68-721
    Ski King Bronze Fastening Kit
    Ski King Bronze Fastening Kit
    Please choose kit for single layer of 3/8" plywood or double layer of 1/4"
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    12-430
    Boatbuilding with Plywood
    Boatbuilding with Plywood
    Covers plywood and its use in boatbuilding, especially for the amateur builder.
    $39.95
    12-301
    Trailer 1200/1800 Plans
    Trailer 1200/1800 Plans
    For boats 15' - 19'
    $31.00
    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
    $34.95
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