Rebel: A Glen L. Witt 14 ft 10 in Outboard Ski Boat Plan
Glen L. Witt's 14 ft 10 in ski boat with a 6 ft 4 in beam, made for outboards from 30 to 80 hp.
Rebel is a ski boat with a wide stance and plenty of punch. Drawn by Glen L. Witt, it measures 14 ft 10 in (4.52 m) with a generous 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) beam, and it is designed for outboards from 30 to 80 hp. That combination of beam and power suits towing skiers on a lake while keeping the boat steady for the people aboard. Seven sheets of plans guide the build for home builders who want a capable weekend boat.
Rebel at a glance
| Detail | Rebel |
|---|---|
| Type | Ski boat |
| Length | 14 ft 10 in (4.52 m) |
| Beam | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Power | 30–80 hp outboard |
| Designer | Glen L. Witt |
| First published | Boat Builder |
| Plan sheets | 7 |
Ready to pull a skier
Pulling a skier out of the water takes real power, and the 30–80 hp range gives Rebel the thrust to do it while leaving headroom for cruising. The wide beam relative to length helps the boat stay level and stable when a skier is carving behind it and passengers are watching from the stern.
At just under 15 ft, Rebel stays easy to tow and launch, which matters for a boat that will see a lot of weekend use. It is a good size for families who want one boat for skiing, swimming and cruising. The seven sheets of drawings lay out the work clearly for an ambitious home builder.
The original plan sheets
These are the 7 original sheets, scanned from the magazine. For building, use the full-size PDF in the download section below.
Who designed it
Glen L. Witt drew Rebel, published in Boat Builder. Witt founded Glen-L Marine Designs, a business that has supplied boat plans to amateur builders for decades, and Rebel reflects his focus on practical, home-buildable designs.
Before you build
- Stay within the 30–80 hp outboard range, and size the transom and motor well exactly as drawn.
- Fit a sturdy tow point and keep a spotter aboard whenever someone is skiing.
- Install foam flotation under the seats and floor, since a ski boat often runs loaded with people.
Download the plan
All seven original Rebel sheets in one file, ready to print or keep open on a tablet as you work.
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