1980 15 Custom Center Console with 70-HP

[wcollins4141]

In 2019 I redid a 1980 15-foot hull in my garage, making a custom 15-foot center console boat. It was a fun project. I removed water in the foam interior and some rot in the deck. I use a composite material made by COOSA COMPOSITES and a high-density foam. I am moderately positive I got the hull dry.

The 1980 SPORT 15 is powered by a 70-HP four-stroke-power-cycle engine. Top boat speed is 45-MPH. The engine is mounted on a jack plate. Five propellers were tested before I felt the boat was dialed-in. This little SPORT 15 boat really performs.

Fig. 1. A SPORT 15 re-done.

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Fig. 2. A Sport 15 re-done.

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I have taken many photographs. This is my first post.

[biggiefl]

With your setup with console [a top boat speed of] 45-MPH from 70-HP is moderately good. The console adds a little drag but the jack plate probably makes up for it.