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Elon JessupA 16' 6" Flat Bottomed Outboard BoatBy John Atkin |
The principal dimensions of the Elon Jessup are 16' 6-3/8" overall by 15' on her waterline by 5' 4-1/2" inches beam and 6-1/2 inches draft. A 10 or 12 HP outboard motor will provide ample power for her to slide along at 16 or 17 mile per hour. The engine is hung on the transom. A long tiller can be arranged to steer the boat from the center thwart, which makes a simple, practical arrangement.
The line indicate a relatively narrow hull with sufficient rocker to accommodate the outboard, but she won't handle any more than that. She has a nice flare, and other than slapping going to windward in a chop, the hull will be comfortable and dry. She can be built using traditional materials or waterproof plywood like ½ inch rotary cut Bruynzeel.
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Atkin Boat Designs - Established 1906