These designs are intended for boatbuilders who have experience with stitch and glue construction, are comfortable reading plans, and who don't need the extensive step-by-step build instructions that are included with all of CLC's most popular designs. However it is worth noting that the Rhode Runner is part of CLC's newly launched Prokit range. Plywood LapStitch™ construction, sheathed with fiberglass cloth & epoxy resins A note on ProKits:Ĭhesapeake Light Craft got its start developing easy-to-build boats for beginner boatbuilders. LapStitch™ topsides w/ Vee bottom (12.5° deadrise at the transom) She looks almost Norwegian at idle speed. The deep sheer line in unusual in a retro runabout. The boat doesn't skid in turns, is well behaved in general, and is not much slowed by a crew of three adults. In trials CLC saw 24mph, just under 21 knots, with a 25hp motor. Full-size plans are also available for the scratch builder. The complete kit can be assembled in 250-300 hours. The Rhode Runner is part of the CLC ProKit fleet, a design suitable for confident builders with a couple of stitch-and-glue boats under their belts. Yet the hull has a striking, sculptural - and fully functional - shape. This is a CNC-cut stitch-and-glue design, requiring no building mold. The name "Rhode Runner" was chosen for this shapely and able boat, referencing CLC's nearby Rhode River, site of decades of CLC prototype launches, photo shoots, and small boat symposia. CLC wanted one themselves, so designed this small runabout to echo the grace of the post-war Lyman and Chris Craft runabouts. 30 years of experience designing wood-epoxy composite boats allowed us to create a smooth-running powerboat that is light, durable, and fast. The beautiful 1950s-era runabouts are icons of style in the world of wooden boats. Rhode Runner Plans and Builders guide is now available, however kits are coming soon, register your interest in a kit and be the first to know, otherwise watch this space and/or subscribe to our newsletter for updates. Gartside 10' Traditional clinker dinghy.
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