Building a Cocktail Class Racer from a CLC Kit

This is a 1939 design by Charles MacGregor, originally published in The Rudder Magazine as an example of what could be done with a novel new material called "plywood."
The Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association has revived the old design and has built up the class as a forum for safe, inexpensive racing. More info: www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/p...
Chesapeake Light Craft's kit features precise CNC-cut slot-together parts for quick and accurate assembly of a hull that will "measure in" on race day. Add various steering and throttle options and you're racing. Are there cheaper ways to have a good time on the water? I'm sure, but step into a Cocktail Class Racer and you won't stop grinning for days.

[@bobbyowen8716]

Very nice! In the mid 50"s my Uncle raced similar boats. The wood and craftsmanship was beautiful. Him and my Dad bought the boats somewhere in Oklahoma and applied the finish themselves.

[@timhudson1846]

I so wish there was a class near me..
Im hour and half south/east of Kansas City Missouri..
Bet their d be lotta people in the Truman lake area that woukd be interested in building one.

[@otismurederface]

Jus saw this . Love to see craftsmen doing what they love.

[@JK-ep9bz]

Want to build one but I'm 230 lbs. I'm assuming the 250lb max payload includes motor/fuel etc?

[@battledonkey]

that music took me somewhere...could be the epoxy fumes

[@dionfosterandkids]

love it

[@maddog45auto66]

I would love to get one of these kids could you point me in the right direction how to please and thank you

[@independentthinker8930]

Looks like it would be heavy for real racing with all that glass work. Nice job though

[@larrytchogninou5438]

Is there a pdf of the construction document in the video ? I would love to have it please

[@ChesapeakeLightCraftBoats]

You can purchase a PDF download of the manual here: www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/powerboats/cocktail-class-racer.html

[@daveTV10]

Thanks for this video man. I'm planning to build a jet ski using a pump boat marine engine. I have an idea what to do.

[@TolosaMatias]

I would also like to make a wooden jet ski. I can't find plans:(

[@johnmessersmith3881]

Be honest what's the weight of it wen done

[@ChesapeakeLightCraftBoats]

It's 85lbs not including engine and fuel, which is the class minimum weight.

[@billschock5467]

I like ,, job done well... How much, I want one , only if you could build it for me.... Thanks … whammykiss…... Great job.....