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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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Double Enders on this Page

19'6" Lark Dory 15' Medway Doble 16' Iona Skiff 16' Islay Skiff 17'3" Kon Bot Puck 17'3" Gdansk
Kari 2 Faering 15' Lillie CY 18'4" Jim CY 16' Casco Bay CY 26' Whaler 24' New Bedford
Whaler
21' Solway Whaler Kari 24'

40' Viking
Longboat

     

 

19'6" LARK DORY  


19’6’’x 5’8’’x 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 and details for a single masted sprit rig and pivoted centreplate - right.

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

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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15' MEDWAY DOBLE
Medway Doble 15'
 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 (with 2 chines per side) 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.).
 
 The plans now include the hull panel, frame and transom shapes for a Mark 2 simplified version of the 15' Medway Doble which has one chine per side and a 'V' bottom - below.

And also a ketch lug rig with unstayed masts and pivoted leeboards acting in the side bench fronts - below.

 

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

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
 Hull panel, frame and transom shapes for a single chine 'V' bottomed version.
 Alternative ketch lug rig and pivoted leeboards and bulwark strake.

 

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16' IONA SKIFF
Right, the Iona plans have been redrawn to take advantage of modern computer technology - the original sprit mainsail is still included.
Left - one of the 2 alternative rigs included with the plans - a high peaked gaff or gunter rig.
Iona SkiffIona Skiff
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 4’9’’. 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.

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

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 6 x A1 drawings + 8 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' ISLAY SKIFF
Islay Skiff

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 16’5’’; Beam 5’6’’; Draft 1’/3’6’’; Sail Area 126 sq.ft.; Approx. wht. 350 lbs.
Details are also given for a transom version.

Below is a beautifully built strip planked version.

Below is an example where the stringers/ribbands have been left in the clinker hull as longitudinal framing by Mike Lowson of North Boats.

Below is a lovely strip planked example by Martin McMahon built at the Lymm Regis Boat Building College.

Below is a nice example by Henke Witterman - note in this case, the stringers/ribbands have been left in. Also note the neat electric outboard installation in the skeg.

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

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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17'3" KON BOT PUCK
Puck
Not much has been written 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. 

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

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" GDANSK

The ‘‘Gdansk’’ is a modified version of the ‘‘Puck’’ Polish fishing boat design for a client who didn’t 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.

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 9.3 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 600 lbs 272 kg

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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KARI 2 FAERING  

The example above is by Jose Granell

Kari Faering
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 5’4’’.

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

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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15' LILLIE CANOE YAWL  
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. 
Left, an example by Chris Bell.
Right is an example by Rob Hylton using the alternative Gaff Yawl rig now given on the plans.

   

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

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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18'4" JIM CANOE YAWL  
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 18’4’’ (5.60m); Beam 5’6’’ (1.68m); Draft 11’’/3’5’’ (.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).

Right and below are pictures of Peter Sibley's beautiful clinker version under construction and in the water.

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
Ballast 321 lbs 150 kg

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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16' CASCO BAY CANOE YAWL

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. 

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

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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 26' WHALER ROWING BOAT

Marlow 27

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 it’s 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.  

Below, a lovely example built by Jonathan Jones which incorporates a 13hp Beta inboard engine. As Jonathan says - "Easy to sail and very sea worthy. Done loads of sailing and she will happily carry me home when I'm thinking its getting a bit rough for an open boat."

Note - 2 drawings have been added to the plan set with details of a Montague type rig, centreplate and rudder - below.

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

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 7 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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NEW  24' NEW BEDFORD WHALER

Marlow 27

 The New Bedford Whalers were renowned for their ruggedness and sea-kindly manner. Typically they were 28' or 30' long. I was asked to draw up the lines for a shorter version for a film company and decided to use this design work as the basis of a full set of plans for a clinker/ply version.

 She can be built without the sail rig, rudder and centreplate as a very efficient and seaworthy rowing craft for a crew of five - four rowers and steersman.

24' New Bedford Whaler Particulars

LOA 24'2" 7.38m
Beam 5'10 3/4" 1.79m
Draft (loaded) 9" 0.23m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 3" 0.69m
Displacement to WL 1786 lbs 810 kg
Approx. Dry Weight 606 lbs 275 kg

Hull Shape

'U' shape with 8 planks per side
Construction Methods Clinker ply.
Major plywood requirements for hull 12 x 9mm sheets
Guidance Use 5-10 adults
Drawing/Design Package 5 x A1 drawings + 4 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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 21' SOLWAY WHALER

Marlow 27

 A lightweight rowing whaler for easy construction. The hull has 4 panels per side plus a narrow flat bottom panel and the hull is symetrical about amidships to make construction even easier.

 The hull can be made in 2 halves and bolted together in the middle and a simply outboard well can be incorporated too. Construction is simple stitch and tape with the ply frames fitted after the planking has been stitched together. 

 Buoyancy can be built-in under the seating or these areas can be used for dry storage. .

21' Solway Whaler Particulars

LOA 21' 6.40m
Beam 5' 7" 1.70m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 2 1/2" 0.67m
Displacement to WL 1965 lbs 891 kg
Approx. Dry Weight (using mainly 6mm ply) 400 lbs 181 kg

Hull Shape

Multi-chine with 4 planks per side and a narrow bottom panel
Construction Methods Stitch and tape ply
Major plywood requirements for hull 12 x 6 or 9mm sheets
Guidance Use 6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 5 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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NEW  KARI 24' NORWEGIAN FAERING

Marlow 27

 The Kari 24' is based on the Kari 2 which, itself, was based on the lines taken off the original Kari Faering. In the case of this new 24' design the client wanted a rounder hull with slightly harder bilges and so we modeled a 6 plank per side design. This gives her relatively more volume and a higher carrying capacity with increased stability and makes her look more like a Viking Longboat.

 Construction is for clinker or stitch and tape plywood and details are given for the fitting of an electric outboard in a well or an electric pod. 

 Full details are also given for the square sail and rig.

Kari 24' Norwegian Faering Particulars

LOA 24' 2 1/2" 7.38m
Beam 7' 1 1/2" 2.17m
Draft (loaded) 1' 10" 0.55m
Hull Mid Depth 1' 11" 0.59m
Displacement to WL 2095 lbs 950 kg
Approx. Dry Weight 999 lbs 450 kg

Hull Shape

'U' shape with 6 planks per side
Construction Methods Clinker ply and Stitch & Tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 17 x 9mm sheets
2 x 18mm sheets
Guidance Use 8-10 adults
Drawing/Design Package 8 x A1 drawings + 8 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Outboard well

 

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NEW  40' VIKING LONGBOAT

 Largs (on the South bank of the Clyde) has held a Viking Festival every year since 1980 which marks the 1263 Battle of Largs, the last mainland battle between the Scots and Norse. The Scottish Maritime Museum asked me to draw up a typical 40' Viking Longboat that could be built by boatbuilding apprentices and take part in the festivities at Largs.

 The drawings give the mould shapes and building jig details to build the hull in clinker ply (or solid wood) - the inner stem/stern posts are laminated and frames are laminated in place after the planking is complete.

 Full rig, spar and rudder details are given.

40' Viking Longboat Particulars

LOA 40' 3" 12.33m
Beam 10' 6" 3.20m
Draft (loaded) 1' 3" 0.37m
Hull Mid Depth 3' 0.92m
Displacement to WL 7056 lbs 3200 kg
Approx. Dry Weight 5062 lbs 2296 kg

Hull Shape

'U' shape with 10 planks per side
Construction Methods Clinker ply
Major plywood requirements for hull 45 x 18mm sheets
Guidance Use 10-15 adults
Drawing/Design Package 6 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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40' VIKING LONGBOAT PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £25.00/FULL PLANS £370

(Study Plan approx. 30 Euros/$34 USD; Full Plan approx. 444 Euros/$500 USD)


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