a 17' inboard high performance ski boat
The THUNDERBOLT is a boat designed for one thing, speed. Two brothers on the Australian racing circuit held three gold cups with their THUNDERBOLT, equipped with a big block Chevy. You can use her for dragging, ski towing, or just plain old getting out and going fast.
The appearance of the THUNDERBOLT is impressive. The plans show a unique slanted transom as standard, with details for an optional vertical transom if preferred. All of the details are provided for the building with step-by-step photos of the actual construction of the prototype. The motor is mounted at the stern of the boat and connected to a vee drive to maintain the proper hull balance. The motor in this type of boat is usually left exposed and a goodly amount of chrome plate and paint used to enhance its appearance.
- Length overall:
- 17'-3"
- Beam:
- 6'-11"
- Hull depth:
- 25"
- Hull weight (approx.):
- 650 lbs.
- Average passengers:
- 2-4
- Hull type:
- Vee bottom with flaring sides that act as anti-trip chines. Developed for sheet plywood planking.
- Power:
- Inboard, stern mounted engine driving through a v-drive.
- Can the hull be extended or shortened?:
- Yes. Up to 10% by re-spacing the frames from the aft end of the stem to the transom a proportional amount. We do not recommend increasing the beam.
- Trailer:
- Designed for use with Glen-L Series 2100 boat trailer plans.
