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FSCA MINI AIRBOAT RAFFLE
A word from Bishop Wright - Florida Airboat Association (FAA) President:
FSCA Mini Airboat winner - Congratulations to Jerry R Riner who was the winner of the Palm Beach Mini Airboat The winning ticket was purchased at KRVSA Kissimmee chain of lakes clean up FSCA members took time out of their busy schedules because we are trying to do our part in raising money to fight for and defend our heritage. The members enjoyed selling tickets and want all to know that 25% of the proceeds will go to FAA and 75% of the proceeds will be used on FSCA projects. FSCA is proud to continue its support of FAA because we know FAA is protecting your airboating heritage. FSCA members have representation at nearly every government agency meeting in the state of Florida and we are proud of the extra service our volunteers lend to the FAA as we work together toward our mutual goals.FSCA sponsors several yearly events including the JW Corbett WMA cleanup; Youth Camp clean up; Youth Day; Youth Hunting Program which is sponsored in cooperation with the Future of Hunting in Florida; the Alligator Harvest kickoff party; South Florida Fair Conservation exhibit and always lending a hand to other FAA clubs as they put on their unique events. Thanks to everyone for their participation and who purchased a ticket for mini raffle airboat.
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE SNAPFISH PHOTO GALLERY OF THE BUILDING OF THE BOAT:
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW - SEE ANY FSCA MEMBER
OR CALL 795-1375 TO PURCHASE - $5.00 EACH OR 5 FOR $20.00
MAIL CHECKS TO THE BELOW ADDRESS AND WE WILL RETURN MAIL YOUR TICKETS
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHERE THE BOAT WILL BE TO SEE AND PURCHASE TICKETS
Florida Sportsmen's Conservation Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 20051
West Palm Beach, Fl 33416-0051
The Florida Sportsmen’s Conservation Association (FSCA) as built another airboat built from scratch by area Gladesmen. The last boat was raffled off in 1997. This one is a Palm Beach styled airboat and is a little smaller than the last on built. This is a mini airboat you might say FSCA is going a little green in their old age. The hull is 6’6” wide and 11’ long deep-sided open Hull with a Continental 4A084 that has a belt drive reduction unit. It’s a rear seat driver for weight reasons, but it will have a seat for a passenger. Of course it will have an outlaw single airfoil ruder, that goes without saying. This little Airboat is definitely one-of-a-kind and not your average cookie-cutter style boat, when you see it you’ll know it’s a Palm Beach style Airboat with all of work provided by craftsmen. This is the type of boat that was run back in the early 60s with little higher sides, which gives it more room for error. Back in the heyday a 65-horse power motor was considered a big block in this type of hull was commonly used. FSCA has turned a 1970 version airboat into the 2010 era with more commonly used parts but still keep the traditional hard-core Palm Beach style look. Whoever wins this boat will have won a personal built, one of the kind airboat and should feel like it was built for them.
This is a custom built airboat and when you see it you will know that Gladesmen were involved with this distinguished one-of-a-kind look. The EMT is braised not welded, the willow guards and seat structure has the old school looks including the seats themselves right down to the peanut screws in the wood. Yes it has a single airfoil ruder and if you’re ever wondering what an outlaw ruder really is, look at this one closely. You may understand a little more. We also kept to the wooden style prop thanks to Sensenich for custom making us the prop we need. The fuel tank, ruder, motor stand, grass rake and custom built trailer which fits like a glove to match the look by following the mini style airboat look.
FSCA members took time out of their busy schedules because they’re trying to do their part and raise money to fight for our heritage. They are looking forward to selling some tickets. Of the money raised from this Mini boat 25% will go to FAA and 75% will towards FSCA projects. FSCA has always supported and contributed to FAA because they are protecting your airboating heritage. FSCA members have representation at nearly every government agency meeting in the State of Florida, which is a job in itself. FSCA is the sponsor of several yearly events such as JW Corbett WMA cleanup, Youth Camp clean up, Youth Day, Youth Hunting Program of Florida, Alligator kickoff party, South Florida Fair you will even find their members helping other clubs with their projects. They are heavily involved in FAA projects along with the Youth Hunting program of Florida. It’s awesome to see a bunch of Gladesmen working on one proud project to protecting our heritage and finding a way to raise money to do so, not to mention the good times and, camaraderie building this beautiful Palm Beach Cracker Airboat. So come out and purchase tickets when it comes to a location near you as it travels through the state of Florida on a mission to protect your Heritage.
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If you have not heard the big news yet, I’m here to tell you we are building a mini airboat. Things are moving along great – thanks to general Sheet Metal. Because the boat is a little different than your average Palm Beach style 12’ hull we needed to bring in a couple of old-timers to pick their brains and help lay it out. They remember back in time how to build an 11’ by 6’6” which they used to run west of town in the marsh back in the early 60’s. We made a template out of cardboard to see how the boat was going to look. After deciding what we were looking for we went to town building the hull.
We would like to thank Airboat Pro for the power plant they provided at a discounted price. Continental 084 that has a belt drive reduction unit
Hull is 6’6” wide and 11’ long deep-sided open Hull
FSCA would like to thank the following sponsors who is made a donation, which means we will have more money to protect your Heritage. General Sheet-Metal is the main sponsor and the three owners (Bob, Paul & Bill) are true Gladesmen. With their knowledge and dedication of our heritage a big thanks to them for all donated hours of shop time custom-build the hull, fuel tank, motor stand, grass rake and built the trailer. Airboat Pro for the power plant they provided at a discounted price, generator, and oil cooler. Sensenich Propeller Company who provided us with the wood Prop. The Expediter provided us with springs, shackles, axel, tires with rims, trailer jack stand, and lights with wiring harness. Dixie Solutions provided us with a complete exhaust system from the headers to the mufflers and a stainless steering stick to match. Mako Rubber and Hose provided us with steering and throttle cable, along with all of the hoses and fittings we need. Innovative Powered Coating (IPC) provided us with powered coating on the cage. Ruder, and miscellaneous motor parts. Jupiter Auto Upholstery provided us with old-school seats and airfoil ruder. Bell Heavy Equipment who provided us with wiring harness, steel flex, and painted the trailer with his paint. Roger Allison painting and Sandblasting for his services by prepping (Sandblasting) everything before it was painted. Schmidt Aviation who provided us with gas pedal, fuel pump, and bilge pump. Windham Homes for the running boards which all are plastic recycled materials used on the trailer. Prince Family who provided us with the battery. Wright Family who provided us with the EMT for the rigging, navigation lights and switches. Dombroski Family who provided us with the trailer winch. McWatters Family who provided us with the trailer tie downs. Garceau Family who donated the gas tank tie downs. Sharp Family for helping provide pictures and making flyers. Powell Petroleum for gauge package. Arrow Prop who provided us with a belt drive reduction unit at a discounted price. Simpson industries for supplying us with motor mounts. A huge big thanks to Paul Hickman Family for loaning us your husband & dad throughout this whole process.
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