My current boat build is to be named the Pamela Marie after my wife, and is a 22 foot SeaHawk designed by William Jackson in 1960 and published in Science and Mechanics magazine.
Dear Dom, Thank you for your kind words about the boat.
The building process took 2400 hours over 3 years.
I would think that the 90hp Evinrude would be an excellent choice motor for this boat just have your welder and machine shop fabricator build the outboard motor bracket extra strong.
Mine did.
I put 25 gallons of epoxy and double thickness plywood into my Seahawk to make it much more durable; but the weight penalty limits my 70hp Evinrude to a top speed of 25mph.
The extra weight on this boat minimizes the effects of wind and waves, and gives a comfortable ride.
There will shortly be a video of the Pamela Marie and I will post it here if I can.
Best of luck while building your Seahawk.
Sincerely, David Tanner
Oct 30, 2020
Such a nice boat! by: Dom
Such a great boat. Hopefully i can build one just like that before i retire and just enjoy it for many summer to come. I have my eye on a 90hp Evinrude, do you think it would be too heavy? Also, whaf kind of speed do you get with your 70hp? Any video of the Pamela Marie on the water?
Have a great day and stay safe
Dom from Quebec
Oct 30, 2020
Such a nice boat! by: Dom
Such a great boat. Hopefully I can build one just like that before I retire and just enjoy it for many summer to come.
I have my eye on a 90hp Evinrude, do you think it would be too heavy?
Also, what kind of speed do you get with your 70hp?
Any video of the Pamela Marie on the water?
Have a great day and stay safe
Dom from Quebec
Jul 14, 2020
Final Construction Photos Of Pamela Marie by: David Tanner
Jan 28, 2020
Wow by: Anonymous
Dear Dave. The boat looks so great.
We're so happy you finally have finished your project.
I can imagine how excited the family is.
Can't wait to see pictures of it in the water.
I love the name. beautiful way to honor your wife God Bless Efrain from Woodcliff
Jan 28, 2020
Outboard powered by: Dave
Dear Patt,
The pictures of the Pamela Marie do not show the outboard motor bracket which will hold a 70hp outboard.
This gets bolted to the transom and allows for a fuel economy of just under 8 miles per gallon at 2/3 throttle according to the designer.
Thank you so much for your kind comments.
Dave
Jan 27, 2020
Nice by: Patt
Looking forward to seeing the next installment.
Hope you get lots of good weather for sailing when the time comes.
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