Flapper is a clever little runabout of medium size and power. Although the
plans for this boat were developed by Sandy Point Boat Works, the actual
design credit goes to the greatest runabout designer of all time; Mr. John
Hacker. Mr. Hacker, founder of Hacker Craft boats is world renown and his
used boats even today sell for tens or even hundreds of thousands of
dollars. In the early part of the 1900's, Mr. Hacker published lines of some of
his best designs. One of those designs is Flapper.
Flapper Cockpit arrangement is a
single cockpit with seating for 5 or 6
if the front seats are changed from
single to bench. The engine is
forward of the skipper and the roomy
cockpit makes for an enjoyable and
social day out with friends.
Construction is standard plank on
frame and the creative builder could
substitute Marine plywood if they
chose.
There is nothing particularly tricky
about the building of this boat and it
comes with the designers complete
set of building notes. All the
information is there to build a very
traditional runabout. We have also
added a significant amount of
building details using modern
composites and adhesives .
Boat specifications
LOA = 18'
Beam = 5' 2"
Hull weight will vary with materials
Power = 4 cylinder inboard or larger
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I have put together the Epoxy kit that I use during the building of these boats and have made them
available here for your convenience. These kits have the hardener, the right resin for laying up
glass cloth, the thickening agent for your gluing needs as well as calibrated pumps for measuring
the hardeners and LV resin. Choose the right kit for your working environment.
This page is about wooden boat plans for the mahogany runabout flapper. 18' mahogany runabout boat plans.
These boat plans have full size patterns to accompany the boat plans if you choose. Sandy Point Boat Works
offers boat plans, canoe plans boat building kits and more. For more information of Sandy point boat works and
the boat plans available please go to the home page WWW.sandypointboatworks.com
