Racing Tunnelboat Plans

Tunnel boats fly over the water on the lift created by their wing-shaped hulls and the air trapped and compressed between their sponsons. Plus, they turn sharper than any other vehicle on water or land. The fastest outboard boats in the world are tunnels. But you don't have to be a Champboat driver or Formula 1 racer to enjoy a tunnelboat. Perhaps you'd like to race, or maybe you just want to go fast. One of my tunnel boats, with a moderate-sized motor, will give you what you crave. And furthermore you'll have the fun and the sense of accomplishment that comes from building your own boat.

All of my designs have been built, tested and raced in American Powerboat Association sactioned races.

All of my plans include step-by-step building instructions, which you can view BEFORE you purchase.

Two ways to get your plans -- by email (free shipping) or postal mail. Start your boatbuilding project today!

I am now offering plans for FOUR high-performance boats including two tunnel boats, displayed above. Please follow the links under the photos to make a purchase, or to find further information about the individual designs.

These are NOT kneel-down boats.
The driver sits in a seat, safely tucked between tall coamings. A foot-operated
throttle allows two hands on the wheel at all times.

I designed the Dillon Mini Tunnel in 2005 because there was nothing on the plans market that could pass for a serious, small racing tunnelboat. I raced the boat in our Mini GT class in 2006, won nearly all the races, and captured the highpoints championship.

My newest offering, the Dillon Pro Tunnel, was designed and built by me in the winter 2009, and sold to Jeff Larson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It has proven to be quick off the starting line, fast down the straightaways, and tight around the buoys. Jeff won six of eleven races in 2009, and finished second in the GT Pro Highpoints Championship.

See also my V-Bottom Boats.

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