Design

Ski King

A 15 ft mid-engine inboard utility from Glen-L Marine's 1957 catalog, a fast, stable vee-bottom for towing skiers on a compact 45 to 100 hp inboard, with Glen-L's lock-in frame method drawn especially for amateur building. Sheet plywood, about 700 lb.

A proven, simple plywood build with a small inboard to fit. Budget 400 to 650 hours. Real hours from logged builds show below.

What building a Ski King actually takes

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Builds of this boat

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