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KE-PAU
design by Glen-L
#299 - a 6' paddlewheel boat
for kids
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Length overall |
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70" |
Beam |
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31-1/2" |
Hull depth |
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9" |
Hull weight |
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approx. 35 lbs. |
Finished weight |
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approx. 42 lbs. |
Passengers |
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1 or 2 children |
Hull type: Scow-type for sheet
plywood.
Power: Hand cranked paddle wheels.
It's a boat for kids; not big kids but children
kids. The type that enjoys fun on the water. Are their any that
don't? Kids will enjoy propelling the boat themselves and the
splash of the paddlewheels. Put one at each crank and watch the
merry-go-round fun that is created when they don't synchronize
the paddle wheel turning. And it's one the adults can't practically
ride in; it's too small. Sorry pop this one is not for you.
This is a simple boat to build. It's flat bottomed
with vertical sides. This eliminates any fairing or shaping. A
project the kids can help with. Of course helped and supervised
by mom or pop, grandma or grandpa; even great grandparents.
The hull requires a single sheet of 1/4"
x 4' x 8' plywood and we illustrate how the parts are obtained
with virtually no waste. Information is provided to build a "cheapy"
that will last until the kids grow up or a boat that can be handed
down to the younger fry. Building is fun and watching the kids
enjoy the results will make the adult "helper's" day….and
many more to come.
COMPLETE PLANS include FULL SIZE PATTERNS for
side planking, curved chine, bearing base, knee, paddlewheel disc
and pad, paddles, and half section of the spray shroud. Also included
are complete step by step Instructions, Bill of Materials, and
Fastening Schedule.
Plans available from: https://www.glen-l.com/
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