On Nov 27, 11:03 am, "Delburt D" wrote:
Hi all,

We just completed a brand new, not restored, 17 foot African mahogany
barrelback runabout. The really cool thing about this boat is that is has
twin 85 peak HP ELECTRIC MOTORS, Yes I said electric.


A year ago after I finished my strip planked 13' canoe using teak,
mahogany and red cedar I hatched the idea of doing a 16' barrel back
and using a 40 hp (36 volt) electric motor using the same hull
building skills. I have the plans drawn but its on hold. I still
plan on it, but my wife is trying to talk me out of it. It shouldn't
be but about 3 times the work as the canoe and strip planking is not
really work anyway. But the Cedar would be my choice because it is as
beautiful as the mahogany AND its lighter. No, I am NOT saying yours
is not Beautiful, it IS, Its awesomely beautiful. But I will go for
the lighter weight so I can carry more batteries.