K279 - Torpedo 13ft Classic Twin-Cockpit Runabout Custom Built Wooden Boat

Specification: Item K279 - 13L x 0W x 0H Inches (33L x 0W x 0H Cm)

Price: $ 16,252.00 ( This item is sold out, preorder now to keep this price )

Description:

The Torpedo 13.5ft is a retro-styled compact runabout inspired by early lightweight pleasure craft. With an overall length of 13 feet 6 inches and a 4 foot 6 inch beam, Torpedo offers a narrow, sporty profile capable of planing efficiently with as little as a 10hp motor.

Originally configured with twin cockpits, the design captures the charm of vintage two-seat runabouts while remaining practical and easy to construct. One of Torpedo's most distinctive features is its twin rear sponsons, mounted off the transom. These provide added lateral stability, improved flotation, and a visually striking stern profile.

Our workshop faithfully recreates this design using premium Western Red Cedar, Mahogany, and Teak, reinforced with U.S.-made Hexcel fiberglass and protected by System Three marine spar varnish. Each boat is built entirely by hand through the traditional plank-on-frame method, requiring approximately 4-5 months of detailed craftsmanship. Clients may customize wood selection, deck finish, cockpit layout, engine configuration, and interior detailing while preserving the classic geometry of the original design.

Dimensions:

- Length Overall (LOA): 13' 6?
- Beam: 4' 6?
- Power Requirement: ~10hp for planing
- Configuration: Twin cockpit, twin stern sponsons

Lightweight, efficient, and full of vintage personality, Torpedo 13' 6? represents an accessible entry into classic wooden boat ownership-combining nostalgic design with practical, modern-ready plans.

This wooden boat crafted by us is built from Classic Wooden Plan, with full credit given to the original designers. For each custom commission, we acquire the appropriate plans and construct the boat to order - offering both full-size vessels and finely detailed scale models.

History:

The Torpedo 13ft traces its roots to the golden era of small recreational powerboats, when compact, affordable runabouts became increasingly popular for private owners. During the 1920s-1940s, lightweight wooden boats designed to plane efficiently with modest horsepower allowed enthusiasts to enjoy speed and freedom without the expense of large inboard cruisers.

Torpedo reflects that philosophy perfectly-narrow beam, twin cockpit layout, and minimal power requirement-delivering spirited performance from a small engine. The addition of twin stern sponsons was both a stylistic and functional evolution, improving stability and flotation while giving the boat its distinctive profile.

As outboard and small inboard motors became more accessible, designs like Torpedo helped define an era of practical, performance-minded pleasure boating. Today, it stands as a charming reminder of early sport runabouts-simple, efficient, and unmistakably classic.