MISS CHRIS
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28' or 26' early 1930's runabout
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Build in
COLD-MOLD WOOD/PLY
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CATEGORY: Classic Mahogany Runabouts
CONSTRUCTION: Cold-Molded/Epoxy Planking
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Characteristics
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Length overall
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28'0"
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Length option (*)
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26'3"
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Beam
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7'0"
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Draft w/prop
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2'3"
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Freeboard fwd
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2'10"
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Freeboard aft
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1'9"
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Passengers
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8
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Motor type
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V8
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Motor cu in
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325-460
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Fuel capacity
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50 gals.
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Hull wgt approx.
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1000 lbs.
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Cockpit size - L x W - Forward
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6'6" x 5'6"
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Cockpit size - L x W - Aft
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2'6" x 4'0"
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(*) Length option is done by respacing frames
proportionately. These procedures are covered in the
instructions, and the option comes automatically with
the plans - no need to specify on your order.
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You and your thrilled passengers will be hard pressed to tell
the difference in our long and shapely Miss Chris design from
the famous grand triple cockpit classics of the early
1930's. And while we've replicated the "look and
feel" of these renowned craft, ours is a superior boat
because it incorporates our stiff, strong and tight
"cold molded" wood/epoxy construction methods.
Better yet, we've simplified the procedures so that any
caring do-it-yourself woodworker can tackle the project
without need for special skills or unique tools. Likewise, no
difficult operations, such as steam bending, cutting rabbets,
caulking seams, or lofting hull lines, are required.
Double diagonal planking using a combination of 1/8"
wood veneers and plywood totals 5/8" thick on the bottom
and ½" on the sides. Both are applied over
closely-spaced longitudinal battens bent around the
boat's frames and backbone members. On the sides, the
final planking layer is applied in lengthwise strips
emulating the look of genuine planking, but without the
maintenance and structural weaknesses inherent with such
obsolete past methods.
Husky motor stringers double as jig members to key in the
frames for accuracy, and run nearly the length of the boat
for strength. Speeds in the 40's are possible with the
larger displacement automotive-type motor located amidships
in the traditional in-line set-up.
Plans come with instructions, material listing, fastening
schedule, and resource list, as well as FULL SIZE PATTERNS
for frame, transom, and stem contours.
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