Bathtub Boat

Bathtub Boat

Bathtub boats are small watercraft designed around bathtubs or close facsimiles and are used in bathtub races.

Boat design

Early boats were whimsical and crafted from a variety of materials. Today, most bathtub boats are monohull planers with outboard motors. The rules restrict the engine to 8 hp (6 kW), and the weight to a minimum of 350 lb (159 kg) including driver. There are two classes of bathtub boats: stock and modified. A form resembling a roll-top tub must be an integral part of the structure. Most tubbers make their "tub" by using a bathtub as the mold to lay down fiberglass.

External links

* [http://bathtub.island.net The Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society]


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