Below are links to Specifications, Limits and History of the Republic Seabee. We are always searching for other articles and historical documents. If you can help just e-mail Steve and send us what you have and we will add it to the list. Your help is greatly appreciated.

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History

In the beginning...Percival Spencer (Our hero!): The inventor of the beloved Seabee.

Another website dedicated to Percival Spencer by Steinar Saevdal in Norway. Thank you, Steinar!

List of Republic Seabee deliveries. This list is a copy of the original Republic Deliveries sheets from 1946-1947. (55 MB)

Seabee Production List from 1988 - Courtesy of the Seabee Club International (Dick Sanders)

Design Analysis by Irving Stone (1946) - Original design specs and techniques that made our Seabees.

Seabee Features (1947) - A short description of the Seabee's special features. Author unknown but donated by member Mr. Voskian

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Three View Drawings

Front and Side View (JPG)

Bottom View (JPG)

Station reference on Grid (PDF)

3-View Scaled on Grid (PDF)

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Specifications and Limits

Specs for RC-3 and UC-1 (Twin)

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How proud you must be to own one of these classic amphibian aircraft! Send us the info required below and we will provide a Forum for the exchange of Seabee information and experiences. You can read one of John Hooper's escapades by clicking here.

  

J. Hooper (L.)   & Seabee Designer P.H.Spencer (R.)
  with Seabee RC-1 prototype 1946

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Updated March 9, 2024 (Added 3-view drawings, Added "Seabee Features" article, Added Design Analysis article, Added Production List from Dick Sanders)