Re: Pumpkin Boat help wanted

I have not done any pumpkin boating but I did watch a video. If I'm not mistaken you need at least a 700lbs pumpkin to begin with. For mounting the motor all you should have to do is put a piece of plywood on either side of the shell to give a sturdy base for the motor to mount on. I think your biggest problem would be the stability of the beast! I imagine again you should have the heaviest part down in the water or a little to the front so that when you mount the motor the two balance out. 

Gary
----- Original Message ----- From: "kathie morgan" <fishrap@earthlink.net> 
To: "Hort Pumpkins" <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 10:41 PM
Subject: Pumpkin Boat help wanted



Where can I find instructions for turning my pumpkin into a boat?

How large a pumpkin will I need?

Don't the guys with long pumpkins have the advantage over those of us with
beautiful round pumpkins? In other words, how do experienced boaters steer
their vessels?

How do I mount an electric motor on my pumpkin?
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