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MOTOR
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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. We have11 classic designs, ranging in type from Slipper Launches to Runabouts and Motor yachts.
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| 16' Henley Slipper | |||
| 15'4" FANNY THE FANTAIL LAUNCH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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were asked to design "Fanny" for the Boatman magazine and the
construction of her hull was covered in issues 30 to 37. Since then several have
been built both in plywood and in steel (by Peter Nicholls Steel Yachtbuilders).
She was originally based upon our successful ROSE 'V' bottomed launch which has
a large carrying capacity and enough volume for steam, electric or diesel engine
propulsion. The drawings give details for Fanny to be built as an open launch or
with a closed wheelhouse. The original requirement was for a tough, robust single chine 'V' bottomed launch that could be stored in the average domestic garage but still have the capacity to carry up to 6 or 8 crew. She had to have sweet lines, the ability to be adapted for different roles and ease in construction. Construction is based upon a simple framework of ply frames/bulkheads, ply fore/aft girders and stringers which is then clad in a ply hull skin. The frames define most of the fit-out so that, on turning her over, fit-out time is minimal. LOD 15'4" (4.68m); Beam 6'3" (1.91m); Draught 1'8" (0.51m); Approx. wht. 1455 lbs (660 kg). Photos of her can be found on the Steam & Electric Launch page. |
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15'4" FANNY PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £15.00/FULL PLANS £110 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £13.00/FULL PLANS £94 ($21/$150) |
| 16' EGRET RUNABOUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The Egret is a slightly simplified form of the Classic runabout - she has a plywood hull which can be overlaid with Mahogany veneer and teak decking to give a classic look. She has tumblehome aft and a 'V' bottomed hull with a single chine built over a computer faired framework. An outboard engine can be used but the plans show an inboard of around 20 hp. Seating is for 4 or 5 in two cockpits. LOA 16' (4.88m); Beam 6'1 1/2" (1.87m); Draft 1'7 1/2" (0.50m); Approx. wht 950 lb (431 kg). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 
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| This lovely example is by Mr. M. Burrell of Argyll, Scotland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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16' EGRET RUNABOUT PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £15.00/FULL PLANS £110 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £13.00/FULL PLAN £94 ($21/$150) |
| 16' HENLEY SLIPPER LAUNCH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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What better way to explore our inland water heritage than by this elegant
replica Slipper Launch. She has not simply been designed for day trips, but may
be fitted with folding seats to form 2 bunks and a stowable canopy and stowage
for cooker and stores. Construction is quick and simple with pre-shaped 1/4 ply hull panels and frames (7 sheets are used). Power may be 3-5 hp electric or petrol outboard. LOA 16; Beam 44; Draft 8. An additional sheet gives the details for a 'V' bottomed version of the Henley. |
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| Below is an example of the mark 2 version with a V bottom rather than the standard flat bottom - the mark 2 shapes are included with the standard plans. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Below is a lovely example by Derek Ebbitt. |
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16' HENLEY SLIPPER PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £15.00/FULL PLANS £60 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £13.00/FULL PLANS £51 ($21/$82) |
| 18' HENLEY SLIPPER LAUNCH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The first Henley 18 by Geoff Shallard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The plans for the 16
Henley Slipper Launch include the hull panel shapes for a single chine V
bottomed version and we were simply asked to take this model and stretch
it to 18 - however, instead of just developing the hull panels, we have
completed a complete separate set of plans for this new 18 version
which is powered in the same low cost way by an outboard in a well aft.
She has the length though to take an inboard engine if required.
The interior has the same forward double bench seat and aft side seats but this can be altered to suit.Construction uses either ply over frame or stitch and tape construction and requires 9 sheets of 6mm ply and 9 sheets of 9mm ply. LOA 18' (5.49m); Beam 5'5" (1.66m); Approx wht. 772 lbs (350kg). |
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18' HENLEY SLIPPER LAUNCH PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £15.00/FULL PLANS £110 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £13.00/FULL PLANS £94 ($21/$150) |
| 18' RED SHRIKE RUNABOUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Designed
along the lines of a traditional 1930's runabout with rounded tumblehome to the
topsides at the transom, the drawings detail her for construction using computer
generated frames/bulkheads, transom and stem. Ribbands are then slotted into the
frames and the planking (which may have a ply inner skin) is applied with the
ribbands behind the seams. Decking consists of teak strips over ply so that in
all respects she has a traditional appearance but uses modern building methods.
She has room and strength to carry an engine of up to 125 hp. LOA 18' (5.49m); Beam 6' (1.82m); Draft 1'9" .53m); Approx. wht. 3043 lbs (1380 kg). |
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18' REDSHRIKE PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £175 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £17.00/FULL PLANS £149 ($27/$238) |
| PUP - 20' BEAVER STERNED ELECTRIC LAUNCH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A 20' Beaver sterned electric launch - for simplified plywood construction using pre-shaped ply fore and aft girders and frames which slot together to give the basic shape accurately. LOA 20' (6.10m); Beam 5'1" (1.55m); Draft 1'4" (0.42m); Approx. wht. 1875 lbs ( 850 kg). |
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20' PUP PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £175 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £17.00/FULL PLANS £149 ($27/$238) |
| 21' TARANTO RUNABOUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| We have often been asked about the design of a more rakish runabout - built in much the same way as the Redshrike (a ply inner skin over frames covered with Mahogany veneer) but with more modern lines - and at last we have been asked to design one. This example has a length of 213 (6.5m), and a beam of 67 (2m). Weight is approx. 3000lbs (1361kg) depending on the engine used - engines up to 175hp may be used. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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21' TARANTO PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £175 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £17.00/FULL PLANS £149 ($27/$238) |
| 20'/22' KENNET SLIPPER LAUNCH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kennet can be built either as a 20 or a 22slipper launch details and panel
shapes are given on the plans for both versions. She has a V bottom
forward which flattens out as it runs aft giving an easily driven hull shape
which has plenty of grip on the water. The standard arrangement has 2 cockpits
with comfortable seating for 4 or 5 people. Details of engine installation based
upon a Yanmar 20 hp engine are shown on the drawings along with details on how
to make your own rudder but we would be pleased to advise on the installation of
other units. Construction can either be by the ply on frame method using oversized hull panels which are fixed to a conventional framework or by the stitch and epoxy method using pre-shaped ply hull panel shapes. The launch can be fitted out in basic form, or she may be used as the basis for an extensively furnished craft with teak decks etc., |
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20'/22' KENNET SLIPPER PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £175 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £17.00/FULL PLANS £149 ($27/$238) |
| 24'6" SNIPE RUNABOUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This was an interesting way to start a design. The client had a couple of Super Snipe engines kicking about and he wanted to sell them. What better way to do it and to get the greatest return for his money than to package them. The package that we chose was a 1930s style runabout similar to the old Hackers and Chris Craft, but instead of using traditional methods of construction, we have made things easy and quick by using stitch and epoxy methods throughout with pre-shaped ply frames, girders and hull panels. The frames and girders are simply slotted together. The standard arrangement has a forward control cockpit with bench seat with a large aft seating cockpit. LOA 246; Beam 6; Overall weight approx. 2200 lbs. The drawings consist of the hull construction details plus details from the Kennet design for decking, fit-out and engine installation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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24'6" SNIPE RUNABOUT PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £175 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £17.00/FULL PLANS £149 ($27/$238) |
| 24' STRIP PLANKED MOTOR YACHT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This was a commission just for the computer generated and faired mould shapes and building jig details for a 24' x 8'6" motor yacht of traditional appearance. The concept is to have a forward cabin with 2 berths plus wc and galley and either a short wheelhouse with large aft cockpit or a longer wheelhouse with dinette. All the details are shown for the set up of the building jig ready for strip planking and we can either advise on the hull and deck/cabin construction or we can draw up details. Likewise, we can either give the machinery/rudder details from one of our other similar sized designs or we can draw up details for these. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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24' STRIP MY (MOULDS/JIG) PLANS COST |
| 50'/60' PINTAIL MOTOR YACHTS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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We
have construction details for the hulls only of two 1930's style motor yachts.
The first, shown above has a LOD of 60' (18.3m), beam of 13'11" (4.24m),
draft of 3'8" (1.10m) and displacement of 30 tons (30.4 tonnes) and uses a
simple form of ply construction. This is based upon a central ply girder and ply
bulkheads. The side planking is ply which may be pre-shaped. The bottom is
arched and made up from 3 layers of ply and the round bilge is strip planked in
the same way as our 23'5" East Coast Lugger.
Hull construction details cost £325 for the 50' yacht and £375 for the 60' yacht. We can draw up details for deck, superstructure, internal fit-out, machinery installation etc for each yacht as required. |
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50' STEEL MY (HULL) PLANS COST |
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60' MY (HULL ONLY) PLANS COST |
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