Svenson's

Minimost

Five evenings building, $50 for materials, and the thrill of your own 8 ft outboard sports hydroplane

Category
Hydroplanes
Designer
William D. Jackson
Published
Science and Mechanics
Craft Print
343

Designed as a low-cost playmate for the Minimax, Minimost uses stressed-skin construction and an advanced under-hull to wring more speed from the same 8 ft size: well into the 30 mph range with a 10 hp outboard. Five evenings of building and about $50 in materials (1960s prices).

Specifications

Length
8 ft
Construction
Stressed-skin plywood; construction begins with shaping the bottom plank
Power
Outboard around 10 hp; 30+ mph

Downloads

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Plan sheets 36

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