Wooden runabout boat10/18/2023 ![]() The last link on my post has a very interesting "flat sided" hull that looks fairly easy to build. My main goal on this forum is to get some idea where I can have plans drawn up that suit my needs. The Y block I have on hand as well as the old 327 and I am not convinced that they are the answer. Granted, I suspect you just happen to have these puppies on hand, but maybe a trade for something that doesn't spit out valve trains like melon seeds (Y block) or possibly a 4 bolt main to tolerate some serious HP and/or abuse. You don't even want my opinion on a Y block Ford, particularly in light of the Windsor and Cleveland availability. Most boats prefer a bore/stroke combination arranged for torque production, then quick throttle response and high RPM's. I'm not sure how important this will be in a boat, unless it's a drag machine. The 3.25"/4" stroke/bore combination made it a sweet reving puppy, nearly as good as the 3"/4" 302. Lastly, a new or old 327? I love the old 327, with all of it's flaws, but I can think of a lot better bases to start with then nearly half a century old iron. ![]() The moment you start to foll around with the running surfaces and weight allocations, you'll want to have your efforts certified. Yep, lots of choices available in stock plans and of course nearly anything is possible in a custom design (bring your purse).Īs to "helping you design this baby", well it's unlikely you'll find this level of hand holding, but you could make aesthetic modifications to a stock design, to suit your styling requirements, fairly easily. ![]()
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