A new execution of an old type design
Sneakeasy
26 feet long with a 4 foot beam
This is a design by Phil Bolger of Gloucester, MA.
Constuction is straight forward plywood, 1/2" bottom, 1/4" sides. I
tried to bend 1/4" fir plywood to the specified radius for the deck but
substituted two layers of 1/8" mahogany doorskins instead. All exterior
surfaces were covered with 9 oz. fiberglass cloth using System Three
epoxy resin. Where a thickener was required for fillets and filling the
weave of the sheathing, diatomite and milled fiberglass was used.
Diatomite is swimming pool filter media. The basic hull and deck ,
glassed and painted, weighed 475 lbs.
A 18hp electric start Johnson is fitted with custom cable steering with
a custom 4-spoke mahogany over aluminum steering wheel. Electronics
includes a Spectra video sounder with speedometer and VHF radio. Twin 6
gal. plastic fuel tanks are installed with automotive sending units and
a switched gauge. Running lights, anchor light, and electric-driven air
horn are installed. The windshield is Plexiglass. Safety gear is to
California regulations
This boat is now for sale!!
I've got to many boats....
I finished another Bolger design...
This time it's a "DIABLO"
For the project page
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For details contact:
jmrudholm@psnw.com
Phone: 559-897-2757
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