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OPEN MOTOR CANOE DESIGNS & PLANS |
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We have 5 designs for Motor Canoes.
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Canoes on this Page |
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| 12'6" OB Canoe | 15' OB Canoe | 18'6" Silent Explorer | 23'6" Brambling | |
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Included with each set
of plans - The full canoe catalogue is now on CD in PDF format - this version of the catalogue is packed with colour photographs of our canoe designs (more than on our web pages). The catalogue also has a guide to choosing an open canoe and useful FAQ's pages. The CD also contains a copy of our On-Line Manual which uses 65 colour photographs showing one of our Hazelnut open canoes being built in detail, a copy of a past article on building the Christine Open Trekking Canoe plus an easily printable order form and contact details. Please note that this CD is sent free with each canoe plan and does not need to be ordered separately if ordering a canoe plan from this web site. However, if you do want to order the CD only, go to the Catalogues & Manuals page. (Please note that the cost of the CD is not refundable if you order canoe plans later). Also go to the Catalogues & Manuals page to see details of our new Plywood Canoe Construction Manual which includes details of sail rigs, floats, outboard brackets, seat backs, sponsons, making the canoe in 2 halves etc. |
| We have launched a new site dedicated to canoes and kayaks - go to www.makeacanoe.com where you will find the full range of SFDesign canoes and kayaks plus many more builder's photos of our canoes and sections specifically on strip planked and stitch and tape canoe construction - you can order canoe and kayak plans from this site or the makeacanoe site but you will find a lot more info about our canoes on the new site including a very useful FAQ's page on canoe building (costs, building times etc) and a page on canoe "bits and pieces" - ie. rudders, seats, leeboards, rigs etc. |
| 12'6" OUTBOARD MOTOR CANOE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This canoe is an adaptation of our Waterman 16 Mk2 open canoe requested by a client who wanted a lightweight craft which he could easily car top and which would safely take a small outboard motor to use for fishing and camping. Her beam has been widened to 44" giving more internal space and additional stability when moving around in the boat. She uses the stitch and tape method of construction. Depending upon the type of ply used, weight will be around 55 lbs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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12'6" OUTBOARD MOTOR CANOE FULL PLANS COST |
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This 15’ (4.58m) design is an extended version of our 12’6” Outboard Motor Canoe and uses the same basic hull shape with it’s narrow flat bottom panel with 3 further panels added each side to form an attractive but stable and easily built shape. 3 seats plus a forward stowage area are shown but she could be fitted out with a different arrangement to suit individual needs. Normally a 1/2—2 hp engine would be used but she could take bigger units and she can be rowed or paddled—and like her smaller sister, a sail rig could be used.
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15' OUTBOARD MOTOR CANOE FULL PLANS COST |
| 12 - 16' STRIP PLANKED MOTOR CANOE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The striking example above is by Patricio de Salterain in Uraguay. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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planked version of our plywood motor canoes—because she is strip
planked over computer generated moulds, the spacing between the moulds
can be altered to give any length between 12’ and 16’. Apart from using an outboard motor between 1.5 and 4hp, she could be fitted out for rowing and/or sailing (we can provide these details from our other designs of similar size). |
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12 - 15' STRIP OB MOTOR CANOE FULL PLANS COST |
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| 18'6" SILENT EXPLORER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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moving silently up remote quiet creeks and rivers to picnic amongst the Willows
and enjoy country side not seen by many, we have designed this attractive
electric canoe. Construction uses the strip plank process using computer faired mould shapes and she is powered by a Mini Kota type electric outboard. She can take 3 or 4 adults. She could be fitted with a canopy or with steam power. Complete Silent Explorer Canoes may be purchased from Amourelle Products at http://www.ElectricCanoe.co.uk |
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18'6" SILENT EXPLORER FULL PLANS COST |
| 23'6" BRAMBLING ELECTRIC CANOE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 
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| A leisurely craft from the Edwardian and Victorian eras - days of elegance on the Thames with parasols and wine! we were commissioned to design such a canoe, to be powered by a Gebofa electric 1.6 hp sail drive unit and constructed using modern clinker ply methods. The plans give the computer faired sectional mould shapes which are then erected onto a strong back. Stringers are then let into the moulds and the plank shapes taken easily from the building jig using the stringers as a guide. The hull could also be strip planked. Speed approx. 5.5 knots. Capacity for up to 6 people. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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23'6" BRAMBLING PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £20/FULL PLANS £175 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £149 ($14/$238) |
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FOR DETAILS OF THE
STITCH & TAPE
AND CEDAR STRIP PLANK
CONSTRUCTION METHODS SEE THE HOME
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