Letter dated February 2002 |
Builders: |
Jim Vander Wiel and Susan Shelley, Page, AZ |
Length of project: |
20 months working part time. |
Features: |
Hot/cold water, shower, toilet, full galley with sink and stove, fish
finder, stereo/CD, VHF radio, dual batteries, generator, natural Honduras
mahogany,/birch cabinets and woodwork, 5 foot wide couch and dinette settee
that converts to a queen size bed, foam flotation insulation in roof, cabin
sides and hull, and lots of storage. |
Engine: |
2002 225 Hp EFI Mercury outboard with 15 dia. x 17 pitch propeller. |
Fuel/oil capacity: |
56 gallons of fuel, 4 gallons of oil. |
Performance: |
28 mph cruising speed at 3800 rpm.
Very quick to plane using hydrofoil on cavitation plate.
Extremely well balanced and corners well. |
Expenses: |
Shorelander trailer - $4,000
Engine - $9,000
Boat - $14,000
Total - $27,000 |
Comments: |
The plans were very well done, making the construction of the boat very
enjoyable. Good job Mr. Witt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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