ROGUE RUNNER
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a 17½’ inboard or outboard sled boat
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Build in
PLYWOOD or ALUMINUM
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CATEGORY: Jet Sleds & Whitewater River Boats
CONSTRUCTION: Sheet plywood planking/wood framing or welded
aluminum
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Characteristics
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Length overall (standard)
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17'6"(*)
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Beam
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7'0"
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Bottom width
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5'0"
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Hull depth (aft)
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2'3"
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Hull weight (approx.)
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700 lbs
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Power (outboard HP)
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40 to 125
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(*) 16' to 20' optional
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You can readily navigate wide, fast-moving, rock-strewn
rivers in this whitewater sled. An upswept pram bow with some
"vee" in the bottom, flaring topsides, and flat run
aft assure rapid, safe motivation, even in the shallows.
Power comes from an outboard retro-fitted with a jet pump
lower unit (20" or 25" shaft length), or an inboard
with jet drive. If you like, you can also use propeller-drive
in outboard or I/O’s where water depths permit - all
these options are detailed and/or covered.
Plywood construction is simple, inexpensive, and robust, but
not over-weight. Bottom is ½" with " sides,
with heavier options possible to a point. The backbone
includes six sawn wood frames crossed by inner longitudinals-
a husky internal structure to which you can mount seats,
consoles, motors, etc. Outer hull surfaces get sheathed with
fiberglass and epoxy for durability, easy maintenance, and
top appearance.
Aluminum hulls use a similar all-aluminum framing
configuration with 3/16" bottom and 1/8" side
plating - all materials are standard types and shapes
requiring no special fabrication techniques.
Whichever material is used, plans include FULL-SIZE PATTERNS
for the backbone member contours so no lofting or layouts are
required. Hulls are built over a simple jig, and include easy
methods for varying boat length by respacing frames or
duplicating frames aft. The huge open interior allows
builders to outfit the boat to suit their needs. You can
build the foredeck in either a short or long option.
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