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Construction of the Dolphin is
not difficult. Each item has been
simplified as much as possible,
The form on which the boat is
By WILLIAM D. JACKSON, NJq.
to be built is mounted on legs,
similar to sawhorses, at. a convenient working height. To proA l6-foot boot speciolly designed for those
vide full size patterns of all members and to serve as a check on
who move their croft obout by troiler
the plans, draw the lines of the
hull full size on a large sheet of
Croft Print Proiect No. 62
paper. Corrections or additions
can thus be made where needed
is the answer
and full size patterns will assure better fit at all
TIIIS trailer boat, the Dolphin,
I' to low-cost havel over protected waters. The joints. If you know in advance what engine you
hull is light enough to be transported any- are going to use, you can easily draw this into
where by trailer and the boat is of a size to be
the full size layout to get patterns of skeg and
easily handled. It will accommodate two per- engine bed before you start building;
sons for extended trips or a party of four for day
Lay full size patterns on tlte frame material,
cruises and do it comfortably.
mark and cut to shape. Fasten all joinls with
3/g" plywood gussets on each side, glued with
Construction and operating costs are low. Plywood is used throughout, and the hull is designed
resinous glue and secured with 1" S8 flathead
to exact the utmost from low power motors. Any
screws as indicated.
engine of 2r/z to I horsepower will do. One like
The stem is cut to shape from the full size
the U. S. Ealcor: 2lz hp. water cooled marine enpatterns and the two parts are joined together
gine will provide very low operating costs with with 7e" cariage bolts, fiaished by beveling edges
a maximum number of miles per gallon of fuel of stem as marked on the full size layout. The
consumed. This has been proved.
frames are notched for keel, chines and clamp
Outboard motors can be used with this hull
pieces and are then mounted atop the form in
if a suitable opening is cut in the trartsom. Small, their respective places, with wood strips, tempowater-cooled marine engines are considered best
rarily nailed in place, to hold them in proper
for this boat, however, with air-cooled engines a alignment during construction.
doubtful last choice. Impeded air-flow around
Attach the keel at the notches in the stem and
the cabin might create cooling diffigultig5 vidth fuames with tvro 2" SLO flathead screws to eacb
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wringing frame out of shape. Chine ends
to fit against the stem and fastened
screw'
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similarly attached to all frame
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The framework is now trimmecl and faired to
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and fastened with one Llh' #8 flathead screw
at each joint.
Now is the time to attach the skqg and outer
keel. Fasten the skeg from inside with 2%"
S10 flathead screws and fasten the outer keel
from outside witt.L%''$8 flathead screws'
When you are ready to start planking the hulJ,
place the plywood in position, starting wift the
bottom" Mark and cut the plywood to
shape.
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Where joink anr! necessary, provide a tr6"x6" ply-
wood butt strap for the joint, fastening edgis
securly with glue and screws. Before planking,
coat dl mating surfaces wittr Jefiery's Marine
Glue, lay cloth on coated area and recoat with
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glue, then lay plywood in position and fasten
with 1" $8 flathead screws spaced about 2'
apart. Complete the side planking in the same
way, but allow for a chine filler as shown.
With hull planked, remove it from the form,
turn right side up and install after and forward
deck beams and side cockpit suppods. Glue gusplace and fasten with 11/2,' #8 flathead
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Construction of the
cabin and interior are
sufficiently explained by
the drawings them-
selves. Everything is
built of /a" plywood
over a frame, with all
corners gusseted and
fastened. After fore deck
and cabin top are cov-
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laid in Jeffery's canvas
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When decking has been
attached, fasten streer
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The after end of the
cabin may be left open
if desired, with a canvas curtain to provide
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screws
flathead
spaced about
eight inches apart.
If an inboard motor is
used, fashion I rudder
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with
edges tapered
hung with pintles and gudgeons. The
project through the transom and
be steered with tiller ropes and
blocks on each side. A suitable steering wheel
can be mounted in the eabin forward or a tiller
handle can be provided in the cockpit.
tbe engine is rnounted as indicated' A bed of
yyatt oak is provided and secured to frames with
angle irons, Use a standard inside stuffing box'
If an outboard motor is to be used, cut an opening in the transom to receive it. Gas tanks for
md tiller will
tbe boat will
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engine are best installed on each side under
the side decks.
Cabin windows are of la" plexiglas, with l+"
masonite gaskets around the edges and with the
window assembly screw-fastened to cabin sides.
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small hatch opening cut into the forward
deck, with hatch cover provided, can be used to
provide ventilation through the hull. It can also
ierve as a vantage point from which to toss the
hook overboard when rough weather is encountered.
Craft Print No. 62 in enlarged size for building Dolphin
is available at $1. SPECIAL QUANTITY DISCOUNT: If
vou
order two or more cralf prints (this or any other
-print),
you may deduct 25f frorir tJre regular price of each
brint.'tience. fbr two nrints. deduct 50C: three prints, de'
iuct 75C. etl. Order by print number. To avoid possible
loss of coin or currency in the mails, we suggest you remit
by check or money order (no C.O.D.'s or stamps) to Cmft
Piint Dept. B58, Scrrncr nNo I\IecHenrcs,450
East
Ohio Street, Chicago ll, Illinois. See coupon on page 192.
Nory available, our new illustrated catalog of "186 Do It
Yourself Plans," l0C. Plea* allow three to four weeks for
delivery.