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(up-dated Dec. 17, 2011) - Kindly let me know when sale is made.
COOT VIDEO:
Several Coot enthusiasts have asked me if I would put a video of a Coot landing and taking off from water on this web site. While the more definitive video is in the planning stage, Paul Trudel has kindly made a 37-minute video of Coot history and of N1395X, otherwise known as Harvey. My helper, Tom Kourakis, has cut this down to about 8 minutes, so you can link to it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8KJRayEogs
for a sneak preview.
Reginald LeBlanc (Haley Station, ON, phone 613/433-3348 or email regleblanc@hotmail.ca) has a 65% Coot project for sale that includes all F/G pieces, and engine/pylon ready to mount, as well as dual fuel tanks, wing straps (reamed), F/G wing L.E. skins, all for $11.9K. His Coot Store is still stocked with lots of parts, also included, so check him out soon.
The Coot built by Jay Hvistendahl (N107JH) , now owned by Gale Putnam (Cape Fair, MO) is in fine shape and is for sale ($26K with trailer), only because Gale has too many other aircraft (3). Contact him at 417-527-2181 or email mputnam300@msn.com for details.
Deb Willette (Big Rapids, MI, email debwillette@yahoo.com) has a 30% Coot project that she urgently needs to sell. Begun by Lyle Jones many years ago, the wings need minor repairs; F/G hull is partly completed. Asking $3K. There is also a Continental 0-300 engine ($2,500) to be sold separately. Plans and video included. Call 248-942-2151 for details.
Mark Yentzen (Lumberton, TX, phone 409/755-7147) has 2 F/G hulls, a pair of wings, landing gear legs, tail boom and many other parts for sale, all for $2,500. He works hard but ran out of time, so email him soon at yentzenmark@yahoo.com.
Gene Doolittle (Hillsdale, MI, phone 517/437-3584) wants to sell his fine Coot project, ~50% built, for ~$13K. This includes a Continental IO-360 with new crank, Hartzell prop, pylon and engine mount built, and hull still in a nice cradle on wheels. Wings are ready to cover; deck and windshield are included as well as a Saginaw ball screw system for gear retraction.
Arnie Meyer (Clairmont, AB, email arnie5149@yahoo.com) has a 45% Coot project for sale, begun in 1977 by Pete Peterson and continued by Spike Maskell. Wings are nearly ready to cover, F/G wing and main tanks, most bulkheads are glassed into the hull, and most hardware is built but not installed. Needs pylon, engine, instruments & canopy. Asking $4,500.
Ken Vance (Louisville, OH, phone 330/875-1593) wants to sell N14KV after flying it only 30 minutes, due to nose leg and tail damage in 1999. Asking $10,000. without the engine, Ken would include a trailer and other parts.
Paul "Matt" Melancon (Raceland, Louisiana, Phone 985-855-0267) has a Coot project for sale that includes a Taylor F/G hull, F/G leading edge skins, aluminum tail boom, pre-bent aluminum tail kit, main and nose landing gear legs, A/C plywood and spruce, pre-cut wing ribs, bulkhead templates, wing strap material, many hard-to-make metal parts and miscellaneous hardware. Asking $2,500. Call Matt for more details or email him at pmelancon@charter.net.
Richard Miller (Lake in the Hills, IL, phone 815/735-0779) has a Coot project for sale, including F/G hull, assembled wings and tail feathers, all for $5,000. This project was started by Jim Hills in AZ in 1994.
Tom Pittendreigh (Moodus, CT, phone 860/873-2422, cell=860/638-7135 or email ltpitt1@sbcglobal.net) has a Coot hull, foredeck, sponsons, rear canopy and windshield for sale, all for $900. (Tom has just purchased the DeVoss Coot from Jeff and Sue Miller.)
Wendell Fleener (Grapeview, WA, phone 360/275-2690) has a 90% Coot project for sale. It includes 70% of structure with wings & tail, main gear mechanism, IO-360 Cont. engine but no pylon. Wendell has invested $13K Email wafpaf@msn.com for further details.
Ted Strand (Sorrento, B.C., phone 250/675-2170) has a Coot project for sale that includes most F/G prefab parts, tail boom, canopy, wing straps, L.E. covers and many metal parts Asking $5,000. Call Ted for details.
Robert Kuhn (504 Beck Road, Souderton, PA 18964, phone 215/723-5115 or email tishkabob1@aol.com) is offering his COOT fiberglass hull and tail built by Ostrem & Farwell for $1,000. U.S. This is the same monocoque tail used by David Woodcock in his famous Coot that flew on the west coast 20 years ago. This could be a great beginning for the aspiring builder.
Kenneth Bollan (3439 Ridgeway Trail, Maryville TN 37801, phone 865/640-0302) has a strong and well-built Coot project for sale. His wood hull is now fully planked and covered with Kevlar, and is now on its landing gear. He also has the wing trusses built, and will soon be mounting the tail boom. Call him for details and negotiations.
