KEY LARGO
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a 19' or 20' sport-utility barrelback
mahogany runabout
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Build in COLD-MOLD WOOD/PLY
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CATEGORY: Classic Mahogany Runabouts: Barrelback
CONSTRUCTION: Cold-Molded/Epoxy Planking
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Characteristics
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Length overall
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19'1"
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Length option
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20'1"
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Beam
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6' 1"
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Draft with prop
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17"
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Freeboard forward
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2' 3"
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Freeboard aft
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1' 6"
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Passengers
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5
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Hull weight (approx)
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875 lbs.
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Motor type
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4; V6; V8 (*)
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Motor (cu. in.)
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150-290
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Fuel capacity
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30 gals.
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Cockpit size - L x W
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10'6" x 5'2"
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(*) 20'1" length recommended if using V8
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Building Classic Mahogany Runabouts
Based on our proven Barrelback 19 hull, Key Largo features
the added versatility of a big open cockpit forming what is
better known as a "sport-utility" type runabout.
Many prefer such an arrangement especially where watersports
or fishing may be desired activities.
Additional benefits include easier motor access, room for
everyone to move about, and space to carry skis, fishing
gear, and such. Otherwise, construction methods and features
are the same as our Barrelback 19, including that gorgeous
barrelback stern and our proven "cold molded"
wood/ply/veneer hull construction method well suited to the
average do-it-yourself builder.
The results are a tight, stiff, strong, lightweight hull free
of leaking seams and flexing joints. In other words, a boat
both easier to build and superior to those of the past, all
at a fraction of the cost of production replicas or restored
originals. As we often say, had such technology been
available in the past, this is the way boats would have been
built then.
Our system of double diagonal ply/veneer planking requires no
rabbets to cut, no steam bending, no caulked seams, and no
lofting, yet looks like the genuine article and is much
easier to maintain.
Plans with instructions aimed at the amateur craftsman
include all the details, along with material listing,
fastening schedule, and resource list to help you track down
what you need. Also provided are FULL SIZE PATTERNS for the
sawn frame and backbone members so lofting is not required.
Can you build
your own Mahogany Runabout?
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Can you build a fine piece of furniture?
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Can you handle ordinary woodworking tools?
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Can you stick to a project through to completion?
If you answer "yes" to all, then you should have no
trouble building one of the boats, even if you're a
first-timer. Check out the photos on our website… most
are from people just like you. As you can see, the results
are remarkable, but not surprising to us, because quality
begins with design experience reflected in the plans you
choose.
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