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Thunderbolt
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a 17' inboard high performance ski
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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.
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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.
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