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Study Plans are available
for these designs - remember a study plan gives you more details and a
wood materials list usually on
two A1 sheets, so that you can cost out a project
before ordering the full plans. When you order the full construction plans
you do not need to order the study plan as well, as all the study details
are on the full plans.
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Note -
In the particulars for each design, the dry weight is given for guidance
only and will vary depending on the grade/density of plywood and solid
wood used - different thicknesses of ply are often used by builders and
the dry weight figure is based on the thinnest ply specified.
Also the Guidance Use comments are given in good faith and are based on
feedback from previous builders etc and based on standard weight adults
- contact us if you want further clarification before ordering/building.
Please also note that we give the computer faired mould, inner stem and
transom shapes plus the building jig details for clinker ply
construction where stated and recommend that the builder purchases a
good manual on this method of construction to use with these details. E & OE |
We have 11 designs
ranging from traditional canoe yawls to Polish Fishing boats and Scottish Skiffs
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| 19'6" LARK
DORY
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| 196x 58x 11 (min.).
May be built in two halves and bolted together as a fishing/motor dory or as a
sailing dory with or without the cubby/cabin. Pre-shaped side hull panels are
fastened to the frames upside down, stringers added to the outside (acting as
rubbing strakes as well) and then the bottom panel is added. She has an optional
salt water ballast tank. The standard rig is a simple double unstayed sprit boom
rig with all fittings kept to a minimum. The plans also show a conventional
single sprit rig with jib and centreboard arrangement.
Plans also include details for
a 7' beam version.
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19'6" Lark Dory Particulars |
| LOA |
19'6" |
5.95m |
| Beam |
5'8"
and 7' |
1.73m
and 2.13m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
2'1" |
0.64m |
| Draft |
11"/2'11" |
0.28/1.19m |
| Sail
Area |
120
sq.ft |
11.16
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
772
lbs |
350
kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Flat
bottom single chine - dory type |
| Construction
Methods |
Ply
over frame |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull/deck/cabin |
9
sheets of 6mm and 5 sheets of 9mm plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
Up
to 6 adults but usually with 4 |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
5
x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction sheets |
| Additions
and alterations included with the plans |
Centreboard
alternative
Sprit main and jib rig |
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19'6"
LARK DORY
PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £110 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £94 ($14/$136)
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| 15' MEDWAY DOBLE
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| We were asked by a
Portuguese client to stretch our standard Medway Doble to produce an easily
rowed craft which could be carried under the bridge deck of a large cruising
catamaran and used both as a tender and as a lifeboat. This version has the same
easily driven hull shape which, with it's double ends, will ride a following
sea. The rudder arrangement allows a small outboard to be hung on the narrow
transom top aft of the rudder stock She has built-in buoyancy compartments and
stowage areas fore and aft and also under side benches. Construction takes 6
sheets of 5 or 6mm plywood and her overall weight will be around 150 lbs. (68
kg). She uses a daggerboard for simplicity but she could also have a centreboard.
The simple gaff rig has a self tacking jib so that she can be sailed easily by
one person. LOD 14'10" (4.50m); Beam 4'7" (1.39m); Draft
6"/3'2" (0.15/0.96m); Sail Area 95 sq. ft. (8.83 sq.m.). |
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15' Medway Doble Particulars |
| LOA |
14'10" |
4.5m |
| Beam |
4'7" |
1.39m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'8" |
0.5m |
| Draft |
6"/3'2" |
0.15/0.96m |
| Sail
Area |
95
sq.ft |
8.83
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
150
lbs |
68
kg |
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Hull
Shape |
V
bottom multi-chine with 3 planks per side |
| Construction
Methods |
Stitch
and tape and clinker ply |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull |
6
sheets of 5 or 6mm exterior or marine plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
3
adults |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
4
x A1 drawings + 8 x A4 instruction sheets |
| Additions
and alterations included with the plans |
Alternative
pivoted centreboard |
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15'
MEDWAY DOBLE
PLANS PRICE |
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STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £80
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| 16' IONA SKIFF
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| For those who want to build a classically designed double ended clinker
craft, this boat has been developed from the Shetland Skiff and North American
Peapod dinghy. Construction is greatly simplified from the conventional clinker
method and kept to a low cost by using a stringer system to which 1/4 ply
strakes are pinned and shaped to form a simple clinker hull with no steam bent
frames or conventional copper riveting. The stringers are initially positioned
over temporary chipboard moulds and fastened to a backbone and the ply planks
are then cut oversize and glued to the stringers before trimming to size. She is
a graceful craft for the more advanced builder or the beginner willing to study,
practice and take his time. Beam is 49. The plans are on a single sheet
showing lines, offsets, basic construction method and sprit sail plan. Details
are also given of an alternative gunter sail plan and centreboard arrangement. |
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16' Iona Skiff Particulars |
| LOA |
16' |
4.88m |
| Beam |
4'9" |
1.45m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'
7 1/2" |
0.5m |
| Draft |
9
1/2" |
0.24m |
| Sail
Area |
73
sq.ft (90 sq.ft gaff rig) |
6.8
and 8.4 sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
300
lbs |
136
kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Round
bilge |
| Construction
Methods |
Clinker |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull |
6
sheets of 6mm marine plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
3-4
adults |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
1
x A0 drawing + 2 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction sheets |
| Additions
and alterations included with the plans |
Single
lugsail rig
High peaked gaff main with jib rig
Centreboard and side leeboard alternatives |
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16'
IONA SKIFF
PLANS PRICE |
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STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £65 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £55 ($14/$88)
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| 16' ISLAY SKIFF
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The
first photo above is of a strip planked version of the Islay with
additional depth added to the hull - the other 2 photos show a clinker/ply
version by Rob Johnsey to the original plans (which also give details for
a stitch & tape version).
The Islay is a
recent development of our Iona design for a client who required a graceful boat
with more beam and a little more sheer. He also wanted a traditional cutter rig
with a jaunty looking bowsprit. Construction can either be by the strip planked
method (and computer lofted mould shapes are shown for this) or by the same
method as that used on the Iona design with stringers and backbone laid over a
system of mould shapes with the ply planking applied oversize and defined by the
stringers. This gives a traditional clinker boat appearance but uses a much
easier and quicker method to achieve it. Alternatively. plank shapes can be
supplied for stitch and epoxy construction. LOD 165; Beam 56;
Draft 1/36; Sail Area 126 sq.ft.; Approx. wht. 350 lbs.
Details are also
given for a transom version. |
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Below
is a beautifully built strip planked version. |
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16' Islay Skiff Particulars |
| LOA |
16'5" |
5m |
| Beam |
5'6" |
1.68m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'
7 3/4" |
0.5m |
| Draft |
1'/3'6" |
0.3/1.07m |
| Sail
Area |
126
sq.ft |
11.72
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
350
lbs |
159
kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Round
bilge |
| Construction
Methods |
Stitch
and tape (8 planks per side), clinker ply and strip plank |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull |
9
sheets of 6mm, 2 sheets of 9mm and 1 1/2 sheets of 112mm marine
plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
3-4
adults |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
6
x A1 drawings + 10 x A4 instruction sheets |
| Additions
and alterations included with the plans |
Mould
shapes for transom version
Lug main with self tacking jib sail plan (gaff cutter standard
rig) |
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16'
ISLAY SKIFF
PLANS PRICE |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £77
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| 17'3" KON BOT PUCK
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in the West about the traditional working craft of the East European countries
but they had some fine craft and this is just one example of them. The KON was
one of the smaller types of boat working on the Baltic around the Bay of Gdansk
mainly in net fishing for flounder.
Puck is our update on
one of these craft. We have developed all the plank shapes for simple stitch and
epoxy construction using 9mm plywood. 13 sheets are required for both the
planking and decks and frames. We have changed the traditional dagger or
leeboards for a steel plate centreboard and we have retained the sprit rig used
on many of these boats. PUCK may be fitted out in a variety of ways and she is
big enough to take a small cabin. She is a heavy working boat and would normally
carry around 300 lbs. of scrap ballast. Details of an outboard well are shown
and we can supply drawings covering various changes to suit your own
requirements.
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17'3" Kon Bot Puck Particulars |
| LOA |
17'3" |
5.26m |
| Beam |
5'8" |
1.73m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'
11 3/4" |
0.6m |
| Draft |
10"/3'3" |
0.25/0.99m |
| Sail
Area |
97
sq.ft |
9
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
550
lbs |
249
kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Narrow
flat bottom plank plus 5 planks per side - round bilge |
| Construction
Methods |
Stitch
and tape |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull |
12
sheets of 9mm and 1 sheet of 12mm plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
4-6
adults |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
3
x A1 drawings + 9 x A4 instruction sheets |
| Additions
and alterations included with the plans |
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17'3"
KON BOT PUCK PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EUK/EU
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STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £90 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £77 ($14/£123) |
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17'3" GDANSK
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The Gdansk is a modified version
of the Puck Polish fishing boat design for a client who didnt
mind giving up the double ended hull. Her basic particulars are similar to the
Puck design but she has a transom stern, a cuddy and side decks. The
transom is narrow at the waterline so that the beautiful lines of the Polish
fishing boats are not upset and the additional width above the waterline gives
more sitting area. Again the design may be adapted and fitted out much as you
require and the cuddy may be lengthened or shortened or finished as an enclosed
cabin. With the cuddy. the mast is stepped in a tabernacle.
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17'3" Gdansk Particulars |
| LOA |
17'3" |
5.26m |
| Beam |
5'8" |
1.73m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'
11 3/4" |
0.6m |
| Draft |
10"/3'3" |
0.25/0.99m |
| Sail
Area |
100
sq.ft |
45.35
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
600
lbs |
272
kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Narrow
flat bottom plank plus 5 planks per side - round bilge |
| Construction
Methods |
Stitch
and tape |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull |
15
sheets of 9mm and 1 sheet of 12mm plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
4-6
adults |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
5
x A1 drawings + 9 x A4 instruction sheets |
| Additions
and alterations included with the plans |
Alternate
gaff main with jib |
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17'3"
GDANSK PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £90 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £77 ($14/$123)
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KARI 2 FAERING
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We were asked to develop the plank shapes for a replica of a 4 oared
Faering from some lines that had been taken off the boat some while back. The
client was the husband of the Great Granddaughter of the owner who had the
original built in 1892 for the sum of 70 Kroner (£3.10.0). The original is now
in a museum and still in excellent condition, having been used by several
generations for holidays and a few long expeditions. We have now taken the
original lines and produced construction drawings for modern stitch and epoxy
construction using plywood. The hull is a close resemblance of the original but
we have given her a deeper keel to enhance her windward performance (the
originals often used a dagger board) and a larger rig. The plank shapes are
shown on the drawings along with frame shapes. A fascinating and very beautiful
boat. LOD 18; Beam 54. |
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Kari 2 Particulars |
| LOA |
18' |
5.49m |
| Beam |
5'4" |
1.63m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'
7 1/4" |
0.49m |
| Draft |
1'6" |
0.45m |
| Sail
Area |
114
sq.ft |
10.64
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
325
lbs |
147
kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Round
bilge with 3 planks per side |
| Construction
Methods |
Stitch
and tape and strip plank |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull |
12
sheets of 9mm plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
3-4
adults |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
6
x A1 drawings + 12 x A4 instruction sheets |
| Additions
and alterations included with the plans |
Moulds/jig
for strip plank
Square sail rig |
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KARI 2
FAERING PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £85 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £72 ($14/$115)
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| 15' LILLIE
CANOE YAWL |
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| This lovely craft
was commissioned by Tom Dunderdale after reading the series of articles in the
Classic Boat magazine on the 13 strip planked canoe yawl Ethel. The idea was
to produce a canoe yawl of similar style to those of the last century used by
Baden Powell and MacGregor and which formed the basis of modern canoeing today
but using modern ply/epoxy construction methods with computer generated plank
shapes. Her length is based upon the maximum length of plank that you can get
out of 2 sheets of ply and we have increased the beam a little over the original
Ethel design which allows more extensive cruising and even the ability to sleep
on board. She uses 6 sheets of 6mm and one of 9mm ply in her construction. The
standard set of plans show details for stitch and epoxy construction using 7
planks per side to give a beautiful round bottom hull shape and details are
given for her to be fitted out in classic style with a lug yawl rig. The plans
include mould shapes and construction details for her to be made using the strip
plank method. Tom reports that up to a force 2 she will sail herself both before
and into the wind hands off allowing the helmsman to drink his beer in
comfort. Above that, she handles herself with grace and she rows very well with
excellent tracking. |
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15' Lillie Particulars |
| LOA |
14'11" |
4.53m |
| Beam |
4'8" |
1.43m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'
5" |
0.43m |
| Draft |
8"/2'1" |
0.2/0.63m |
| Sail
Area |
106
sq.ft |
9.84
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
353
lbs |
160
kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Multi-chine
with 7 planks per side |
| Construction
Methods |
Stitch
and tape - molds are also given for strip plank |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull |
6
sheets of 6mm and 1 sheet of 9mm marine plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
2
adults day sailing |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
6
x A1 drawings + 10 A4 instruction and detail sheets |
| Additions
and alterations included with the plans |
Gaff
yawl rig with bowsprit.
We also have the
moulds/jig details for a 16'3" x 5'6" (4.96m x 1.68m)
version for strip planking. |
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15'
LILLIE CANOE YAWL
PLANS PRICE |
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| 18'4" JIM CANOE YAWL |
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Since designing
Lillie, we have had several enquiries for new canoe yawl designs. I think that
this is partly due to their obvious elegance in shape and function. They are
beautiful craft and represent a very personal form of sailing. The journeys of
exploration and pleasure by MacGregor, Baden Powell and others in the early
sailing canoes are legendary and conjure up visions of simple rugged sailing
into inlets and estuaries and around European coastal islands. The simplicity of
this type of boat is very often refreshing after the sophistication (and
complication) of many modern fibre-glass craft. The standard building method is
based upon stitched ply/epoxy construction but she could easily be built using
the strip planked method. Provision is made for simple scrap steel or lead
ballast in the bilges below the sole. The sole area itself is large enough for
comfortable sleeping by 2 people forward of the thwart with a third perhaps aft.
The simple lug rigged main and gunter mizzen have been used to keep sail
handling simple with easy reefing and to keep the spar lengths down to fit into
the length of the boat. LOD 184 (5.60m); Beam 56 (1.68m);
Draft 11/35 (.29/1.05m); Sail Area 156 sq.ft. (14.57 sq.m.); Wht
ex ballast 507 lbs. (230 kg); Ballast up to 321 lb. (150 kg). |
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18'4" Jim Canoe Yawl Particulars |
| LOA |
18'4" |
5.6m |
| Beam |
5'6" |
1.68m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'
10" |
0.56m |
| Draft |
11"/3'5" |
0.29/1.05m |
| Sail
Area |
156
sq.ft |
14.57
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight (excl. ballast) |
507
lbs |
230
kg |
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Ballast |
321
lbs |
150
kg |
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Hull
Shape |
7
planks per side multi-chine |
| Construction
Methods |
Stitch
and tape |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull |
9
sheets of 6mm and 1 1/2" sheets of marine plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
2-4
adults |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
4
x A1 drawings + 9 x A4 instruction sheets |
| Additions
and alterations included with the plans |
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18'4"
JIM CANOE YAWL
PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £100 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £85 ($14/$136)
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| 16' CASCO BAY CANOE YAWL
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The Casco Bay 16 was designed for Maurice Byrne of the Boatyard Upstairs for a
Swiss client who wanted a fast, easily handled canoe yawl for use on his home
lakes. We have developed an efficient and stable hull form with slight influence
from the Casco Bay Peapods. We have kept the waterline length as high as
possible with short overhangs at each end, but still retained a sweet looking
hull with an attractive sheer line and well cambered decks. Construction is for
strip planking (veneered or simply glass sheathed). She has an inboard rudder
which hinges up into a box when she comes ashore and her elegant lug yawl rig
can be altered by removing the mizzen and stepping the main further aft. the
drawings show details for curved spars but these could be straight. |
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16'
Casco Bay Canoe Yawl Particulars |
| LOA |
16'1" |
4.9m |
| Beam |
4'8" |
1.43m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'
6 1/2" |
0.47m |
| Draft |
7"/3'7" |
0.19/1.12m |
| Sail
Area |
140
sq.ft |
13
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
309
lbs |
140
kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Round
bilge |
| Construction
Methods |
Cedar
strip - may be veneered |
| Major
wood requirements for hull |
4
x 6 sheets of 6mm + 2 sheets of 9mm plywood + 600m of 9x18
(1970' of 3/8" x 3/4") Western Red Cedar |
| Guidance
Use |
2-3
adults |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
5
x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction sheets |
| Additions
and alterations included with the plans |
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16'
CASCO BAY CANOE YAWL
PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £110 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £94 ($14/$150)
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26' WHALER ROWING BOAT
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The
26 Whaler has been designed to get the youth interested in activities
on the water from building the boat to mounting expeditions. She can
take 10 crew with at least 8 rowing and has plenty of space for stowing
gear. Her shape has been based on the British Naval Whaler with its
rounded bow and ample midship section. But in this instance, for ease in
construction and to keep building time and costs down, we gave gone for
a multi-chine hull shape in plywood.
Construction
is simple stitch and tape or ply over frame with 4 planks per side. The
hull is symmetrical about amidships and can be built and stored in 2
identical halves if required.
Although
not drawn yet, she could take a simple rig with rudder etc. Full
construction (which includes seating and sole etc) takes approximately
20 sheets of 9mm plywood.
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26'
Whaler Particulars |
| LOA |
26'4" |
8.03m |
| Beam |
7' |
2.13m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
2'
7" |
0.79m |
| Displacement
to WL |
3440
lbs |
1560
kg |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
772
lbs |
350
kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Multi-chine
with 4 planks per side |
| Construction
Methods |
Stitch
and tape or ply over frame |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull |
20
x 9mm sheets |
| Guidance
Use |
10-12
adults |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
5
x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets |
| Additions
and alterations included with the plans |
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26'
WHALER PLANS COST |
| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £110 (incl. VAT) |
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| USA/ELSEWHERE -
STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £94 ($14/$150)
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