Built in July 2004 with Popular Mechanics Plans
(Saucy Shingle or Glen L's Tiny Titan).
Of course I had one when I was young living on the coast of Maine, but it did not seem as small at the time . The boat is as much fun as it was when I was 90-100 pounds, however at a 190 pounds it can be a little spooky.
I now realize I need a boat in the 10-12 foot range that can support my weight better. My son is now in the Navy, so I can't put him in it. Not to mention he goes about 230 pounds!
Boat has been built watertight without any fiberglass or epoxy coatings. I did not want the extra weight that coatings have. I am old school when it come to boat building. I was raised on the coast of Maine and spent plenty of cold winter days hanging out at boatyards bothering the old-timers with a flurry of questions.
Each and every one of the old-timers while acting like they were less than pleased, would always take the time to answer them once. We always had to pay attention to what they were telling us, you haven't been reamed out until you ask a craftsman how to do something a second time!
I asked one man why he did not use fiberglass over the wood. He simply said it was cheating, if you can't build a boat watertight, don't. Good enough answer for me.
I know it doesn't have a hi-po quicky type lower unit. It does have neutral though. For me this is a better combo.
I like the old motors myself, they are refreshingly low tech.
Lake Lavon, Collin County Texas November 2004.
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