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Received my plans yesterday (less than a week from order date) and quickly reviewed. This is not a stitch n glue construction but a chine and screw. A couple of questions. Do you bother to seal the plywood and edges prior to assembly, I've seen this recommended even for fiberglassed boats due...

Yes I have experience with them - had them on a 70hp Johnson helped in getting the boat on plane - actually do work I think the brand was Dol-Phins Anyone know the typical draft of the DH with or without an engine.

I dont know what the plans provide but the reason for Autocad is to print out scale size templates for tracing/cutting. I work in the industry of primary steel production and metal fab where it is a very helpful tool.

Let me clarify for my self hydrofoils = big uglies = sponsons?

Thanks Jason now I completely understand the wedge effect. I think once I receive and review the plans/drawings I can begin to draw out my design dimensionally I actually thought of inputting my design into AutoCAD or Solidworks. What about the rear taper of the boat I notice from people pics...

Thanks Brad I appreciate your input. Your boats are inspiring and your quality is first rate. I am not necessarily concerned about keeping the original lines of the DH but to be quite honest incorporating what you have done with the NFZ to the original DH. With that being said I recognize...

I ordered the Gator DH plans and I am studying the idea of modifying it to run with a surface drive mud motor. I have read online that people have built this boat increasing/decreasing the overall size and employing a hard chine in the rear, and extending the rear to allow for more room to...