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fabbe
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Username: fabbe

Post Number: 12
Registered: 04-2009
Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

HERE'S AN OLD LAUNCH FOR SALE ON EBAY 11/21/2011 .LOOKS TO BE IN DECENT SHAPE IF SOMEONE WANTS A NOT TOO CHALLRNGING PROJECT. LOGATED IN ROCKLAND MASS. EBAY #330645340041. BARN FIND HULL
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ernie
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Post Number: 1451
Registered: 01-2002


Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 05:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Miro,
This looks like you need it.
When you come down to get it you can stop and see my junk
Ernie
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jim_parrott
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Post Number: 31
Registered: 06-2009
Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 08:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Someone needs to buy it, so I don't have to drive from LA. to go get it. That's a nice boat.

Jim
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kkinney
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Post Number: 2
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Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 09:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I posted last night but never saw it come through. I REALLY like the looks of this boat. It would be better if it was 6 or 8 feet longer but would look great with one of my engines in it. My question is how much engine weight would be suitable for this hull? I'd like to install my 2.5 HP Clarke engine in it. Last photo located here: WWW.herculesengines.com/clarke Would this be a suitable engine? Anybody traveling from MASS to points West that could get it partway to Indiana??
Thanks.
Keith
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kkinney
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 04-2011
Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 09:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I forgot to mention that the Clarke engine weight is 300 lbs plus a reverse gear.
Keith
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jim_parrott
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Post Number: 32
Registered: 06-2009
Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 03:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Keith,

I think the Clarke would be too much for that boat. A 1 1/2 to 3 HP lighter two stroke would be fine and allow for reversing as well.

Jim
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kkinney
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Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 07:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for the input Jim. I thought the Clarke might be a little heavy. My second choice is an Evansville Gas Engine Works "Boy Scout" engine. It weighs 150 lbs. I just started a new topic with photos and info about the engine. Would it be suitable for this boat?
Keith
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ernie
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Username: ernie

Post Number: 1452
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Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2011 - 09:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here are the pics from eBay and the sellers id heisenberg1234877w











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jim_parrott
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Post Number: 33
Registered: 06-2009
Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2011 - 03:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Keith,

That Boy Scout is a nice looking engine. If it is a smooth runner, it may work. Based on Nadler marine engine recommendations of a 12-18' boat for their 110 pound 2 1/2 HP and 16'-22' boat for their 135 pound 4 HP, it is a little heavy. Maybe someone with a similar boat can shed some light on this matter.

Jim
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kkinney
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Posted on Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 07:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Jim. Sounds like I better keep looking for a boat. I'd hate to have something that doesn't work well in the hull. Anybody know of anything available?
Keith
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fabbe
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Post Number: 13
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Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 11:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2011
3 DAYS LEFT TO BID ON THIS NEAT OLD LAUNCH. IT HAS BEEN RELISTED AT A LOWER OPENING BID OF $850. ISN'T THERE SOMEONE ON THIS FORUM WHO HAS A SMALL SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE WHO WILL BUY THIS BOAT AND KEEP OME MEMBERS POSTED ON THE PROJECT AS IT PROGRESSES?
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jziegler
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Post Number: 12
Registered: 11-2011
Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The opening bid has been met, it will take alot moe than $850 to win this launch...
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solarrog
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Username: solarrog

Post Number: 498
Registered: 03-2002


Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 11:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nice looking project, But it is just to far away from me to make sense. I hope someone does grab it
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kkinney
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Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 02:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

In the $850 range it could make since for me even though I'd probably have to find a suitable smaller engine. But to pick it up would add about $600.00 in gas money alone then add hotels etc. and it prices it out of my league.
Keith
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miro
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Username: miro

Post Number: 582
Registered: 11-2001


Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Based on the planking pattern, the engine bed and the wide rib spacing, I don't think anything more than a 1 1/2 HP engine should be put into the boat. Th sistered ribs were probably put in to deal with the effects of the vibration issue from the engine. The seams at the garboard and keel are the most likely sources of leaks. In any case, the boat looks were light and would probably do very well with the 1 1/2 HP engine.


A bigger engine would shake the fastenings loose in a short year or two of running and then it would become a pain to keep afloat.

I'd love to get the boat, but I've already got 2 projects underway and a third is simply not possible. But, if I ever get down to your neck of the woods Ernie, yes, I will take the opportunity to visit your pile of (oops- collection) stuff.

Miro
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ernie
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Posted on Monday, November 28, 2011 - 08:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hopefully who ever gets it keeps up posted on its progress
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fabbe
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Post Number: 14
Registered: 04-2009
Posted on Friday, December 02, 2011 - 10:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

THE BARN FIND LAUNCH FOUND A BUYER AT $1700. 2 OTHER BIDDERS LOST OUT. I'M GOING TO ASK THE SELLER TO NOTIFY WINNING BIDDER ABOUT THIS SITE SO WE PERHAPS CAN FOLLOW PROGRESS.
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carogalake1
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Post Number: 6
Registered: 03-2012
Posted on Friday, April 06, 2012 - 08:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Any information ever surface on who bought this and what they are doing with it.
I have one almost identical to it that also is in good shape and needs restoration and an engine which I hope will begin this year.
Walter Hogan
Cooprestown NY

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