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On board video of a vintage Merc at speed 8 years 7 months ago #120476

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Recently filmed video of a FrankenMerc shot on the only warm(ish), non-rainy day we've had up here in the PNW for a while. Not a 'Glassic boat, but the engine is certainly a classic! I like this video for the sound, particularly the two runs with camera facing forward (there are also two runs with the camera facing aft, but sound isn't as good).

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Re: On board video of a vintage Merc at speed 8 years 7 months ago #120477

peter1708 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 126 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 2	Moderator - Can my post above be moved to the Glassic Video section? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:On board video of a vintage Merc at speed 8 years 7 months ago #120526

Dr.Go! Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1719 Karma: 19 Thank you received: 125	Beautiful rig, awesome location - a slice of Heaven...thanks for sharing! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: On board video of a vintage Merc at speed 8 years 7 months ago #120613

kensikora Offline Administrator Posts: 1082 Karma: 93 Thank you received: 12	Really like that boat! Home built: did you get plans for it somewhere you can share? And what model/year is the Merc? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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kensikora wrote:

Really like that boat! Home built: did you get plans for it somewhere you can share? And what model/year is the Merc?

Hi Ken,

The boat was made from plans available from Wooden Boat magazine. The design is called Rascal and is just under 15' long, cold-molded batten-seam construction. It is planked in mahogany, with maple deck.

The engine is the real gem here and is a custom build by Doc Frankenmerc (Thom Adams) who frequents this site. It's just an amazingly beautiful and powerful motor. The vintage look really matches the boat.

The powerhead is an early '60's 100HP (with some mods) that resides in a 1961 80HP housing, a real sleeper!

Pete