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NEW BOAT
DESIGNS & CURRENT
DESIGN WORK
(Last up-dated
05/04/08)
On this page you
will see some of my most recent designs - most of my design work is commissioned
with the agreement that SF Design can put the new design into our Stock
Catalogue to make it available to all boat building enthusiasts.
I normally have
at least 5 new designs on the drawing board at any one time and to keep you
right up to-date, here is a list of my current work :-
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Boat
Design
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Client |
Details
Completed |
| 25'
Multi-chine Catboat Cruiser |
R.
Griffin |
Hull
Construction complete |
| 26' Steam
Launch |
P.
Greenfield |
Hull/deck
Construction complete |
| 6m Clinker
Motor/Sail Dayboat |
E.
Peters |
Hull/deck
Construction complete |
| 41' Steel
Motor Barge |
D.
Rushby |
Hull/Deck
Constr. Details |
| 23' Broads
Yacht |
J.
Pursall |
Complete |
| 23' Ply
Canal Cruiser |
L.
Surico |
Complete. |
| 25' Kari 4
Yacht |
J.
Nelson |
Deck Construction complete |
| 16' Rowing
Skiff |
C. Wragg |
Complete |
| Dark
Harbor 12 |
D. Good |
Complete |
| Ijssel 26 |
P. Young |
Almost
Complete |
| YM Senior
Pocket Cruiser |
D.
Williams |
S&T
details for hull - complete |
| 36' Wood
Narrow Boat |
P.D.
Hopkins |
Hull
Construction Complete |
| Micro 10 |
B.
Johnston |
Complete |
| 20' Hawke
Bay Skiff |
F.E.
Abel |
Ply
details complete |
| 24'
Fantail Steam Launch |
Rappahannok
Boat Works |
Moulds/jig
for strip plank complete |
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Plus
various modifications to Stock Designs including :- |
| Skua yacht |
P.
Turner |
Bermudan
sail plan |
| Rufus
Motor Boat |
C.
McMachen |
Fantail
stern |
| Micro 8 |
B.
Johnston |
New sail
plan |
| 15' Fly
Fishing Coble |
S.
Gulten |
Moulds/jig
for strip planking |
| Ranger
Canoe |
Various |
7' to
24' versions |
| Edwardian
26 |
Speck/Maxwell |
36'x8'/26'x6/10"
plumb stem
versions |
| Power 4 |
|
Mark 2
hull complete |
| White Swan
Pocket Cruiser |
J.
Packer |
Strip
plank hull details |
| JC10 Canoe |
J.
Turner |
Centreboard
detail |
| Rose
Launch |
G. West |
17'9"x6'
hull |
| Avon 22 |
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Mark 2
hull complete |
| 15'
version of Avon 12 |
B. Rosen |
Hull
panels and frames |
| 17'
Evening Swan |
J.
Turpin |
Yawl rig |
| 17'
Evening Swan |
R.
Watson |
5 chine
hull version |
| Stornoway
16 |
T.
Flewett |
8 plank
version |
I will issue full
details of those new designs which will be put into our Stock design Catalogue
as soon as l can but if you want any further details now, please get in touch
with us.
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Study Plans are available
for some of these designs - remember a study plan gives you more details
and a wood materials list on an A1 sheet, 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. |
12'9" WATERBOY
OPEN CANOE
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is based upon our Waterman 13 which has been given a larger capacity by
introducing tumblehome into the topsides and giving her a little more
depth—(14”/0.355m) - this makes her excellent for carrying larger
loads on a short length and for open canoe sailing. She has 5 planks per
side giving her a well rounded and attractive shape.
LOA 12’9” (3.88m); Beam 3’3”
(1.01m); Approx. wht 55 lbs (25kg) in 6mm ply.
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12' 9" WATERBOY OPEN CANOE
FULL PLANS COST
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12' ASYMMETRIC
BABY RAVEN
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This canoe is based upon
our Baby Raven which is an all round general purpose canoe—this
asymmetric version gives a slightly faster craft for single handed use—she
would also make a good sailing canoe and would fill the remit of a
slightly smaller Carrick.
LOA 12’ (3.66m); Beam 2’8”
(0.82m); Midship depth 11 3/4” (0.3m); Approx. wht 48 lbs (22kg) in 6mm
ply. |
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12'
ASYMMETRIC BABY RAVEN FULL PLANS COST |
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18' WAKA AMA
HAWAIIAN CANOE
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This is an outrigger
canoe of classic Hawaiian design. Classes of these craft are very popular,
especially in places like New Zealand where they are raced in various
lengths—this example being one of the shortest. They are noted for their
stability and carrying capacity in use both off shore and inland and are
sometimes seen carrying a simple sail—a very versatile craft—the main
hull can be built in 2 halves. Construction is simple stitch and tape and
the beams are tied to the hulls
LOA 18’ (5.49m);
Main hull beam 1’7” (0.49m); Overall beam 5’11” (1.8m) Approx. wht
140 lbs (64kg) in 6mm ply. |
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18' WAKA
AMA CANOE FULL PLANS COST |
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9' 4" NORTHUMBRIAN
COBLE
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This is the smallest
version of our highly successful Northumbrian Coble range of cruising
dinghies. She can sail with 2 crew or row/motor with 3 and has plenty of
reserve buoyancy in her lines—she has the same tumblehome, generous
freeboard and deep forefoot with flared bow sections as her larger
sisters. Construction is simple stitch and tape and uses just 4 sheets of
4, 5 or 6mm plywood. A very pretty little craft for use as a tender, sail
trainer or for pic-nics.
LOA 9’4” (2.85m); Beam 4’2”
(1.26m); Approx. wht 62 lbs (28kg). |
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9'
4" NORTHUMBRIAN COBLE FULL PLANS COST |
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15' ADIRONDACK
GUIDE BOAT
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The Adirondack Guide
boats were used in the outback of North America in the 19th and early 20th
Centuries for hunting, portaging etc and have a very distinctive shape
with fairly pinched bow/stern sections and slack bilge shape. Beam was
kept low so that they were often rowed with a cross handed. Construction
is shown for both simple stitch and tape and clinker/ply construction.
LOA 15’ (4.7m); Beam 3’4 1/2”
(2.85m); Midship hull depth 12” (0.3m); Weight approx 70lbs (32kg). |
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15'
ADIRONDACK GUIDE BOAT FULL PLANS COST |
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POWER 225 MOTOR
CRUISER
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The Power 225 is based
upon the ‘U’ shaped hull section of our Power series of motor boats.
At present we have the hull panel, frame shapes and construction details
for an aluminium version of this boat—accommodation and fit-out details
are not available bar a simple arrangement sketch but we can either draw
up details or give details from our Power 3 which will act as a good
guide. She is designed for inboard/outboard power and could easily be
built from plywood.
She has been designed to have a
large cockpit with open wheelhouse and forward accommodation of 2
berths/settees, wc and galley.
LOA 22’ (6.71m); Beam 9’4”
(2.85m); Displ. To WL 6615 lbs (3000 kg); Engines up to 150 hp.
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POWER 225
CONSTRUCTION PLANS COST |
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17' THAMES
ROWING SKIFF
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to stretch the basic Thames 12 design—using the same beam—to a skiff
capable of having 2 rowing positions—we now have this in the 17’
Thames Skiff which has the same attractive 5 planks per side hull shape
and using the same simple stitch and tape method of construction.
The plans show both a double and
single rowing position so that she can be fitted out either way. She uses
5 to 6 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm ply—if required she could take a small sail
rig or use a small electric outboard.
LOA 17’ (5.19m); Hull beam 3’3”
(0.99m). Approx. wht. in 4mm ply 77lbs (36kg). |
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17'
THAMES ROWING SKIFF FULL PLANS COST |
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18' WINDRUSH
ROWING SKIFF
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This skiff has been
drawn up for a client who specifically wanted to develop a design
optimised for the “front rower” rowing system (www.frontrower.com)
which allows the rower to face forward. For those who do not want to use
this system we have included details for the skiff to be fitted out with
conventional fixed seat and outriggers—she could aslo take a sliding
seat if required.
Construction is simple stitch and
tape using 4 planks per side but we also include the jig and mould details
so that she may be built using clinker ply construction.Construction uses 6 sheets of 4mm
plywood.
LOA 18’ (5.49m); Hull beam 2’9” (0.85m).
Approx. wht. in 4mm ply 66lbs (30kg). |
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18'
WINDRUSH ROWING SKIFF FULL PLANS COST |
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18' HENLEY
SLIPPER LAUNCH
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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. |
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18'
HENLEY SLIPPER LAUNCH FULL PLANS COST |
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30' IJSSEL
LAUNCH
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An American client
wanted to produce a replica of the African Queen and saw our Ijssel
launch as offering a craft of similar style—so we increased her length
to 30’ and beam to 8’ (later we were asked to increase the beam
still further to 10’ and this alteration is included with the plans.
The layout is for a simple open arrangement and this may be altered to
suit and she could certainly take a saloon/cabin.
Like her smaller sister, she
has well flared forward sections with a full midships section leading
into a pretty wineglass transom. The computer faired mould sections and
details are given for Cedar Strip construction but the plans include
construction details for steel as well.
LOA 30’ (9.15m); Beam 8’
and 10’ (2.44 and 3.05m). |
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30'
IJSSEL LAUNCH
PLANS PRICE
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| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £260 (incl. VAT) |
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| USA/ELSEWHERE -
STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £221 ($14/$354)
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17' ESK
SEA KAYAK
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The 17’ Esk is a
development of our 2 other Esk designs. She has the same swept up bow
and flared out the forward sections to help her in choppy waters and her
additional length gives her more storage space and a good ride in choppy
waters.
She has water-tight
compartments in both ends and space for water-tight stowage.
Construction is for easy stitch and tape ply using 4 sheets of 4mm
plywood. |
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17' ESK
SEA KAYAK FULL PLANS COST |
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12' ASYMMETRIC STRIP PLANKED BABY RAVEN
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So far this is the smallest strip plank canoe we have designed -
although we do know that strip planked version of our Little Kate design
have been made simply by using the mould shapes we give for clinker
construction and putting a curve through the chine points. The ply Baby
Raven is one of our most popular designs and in this case we have been
asked to develop the full-size mould and construction details for a
strip plank version of the asymmetric version. She makes a delightful
personal single canoe.
LOA 12' (3.66m); Beam 32" (0.8m); Depth Amidships 12" (0.3m);
Approx. weight 48lbs (22kg). |
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12' STRIP ASSYM' BABY RAVEN FULL PLANS COST
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24' TIKOPIAN
CANOE
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The Tikopian 24 is based on the 18' Waka Ama and uses the same stitch
and tape plywood construction process. She haas 4 seats plus stowage
compartments in the ends of the canoe but can be fitted out in various
ways - ie. with more seats and storage. The Tikopian 24 uses the same
float/outrigger as the Waka Ama and comes with the sail rig of the
Dragon 40 for those who want to go for a full platform and sail option.
The hull can be built in 2 boltable halves and two hulls could be built
to form a high volume catamaran.
LOA 24' (7.32m); Main
hull beam 2' (0.61m); Overall beam 6' (1.83m). |
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24'
TIKOPIAN CANOE FULL PLANS COST |
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CR25 CRUISER
RACER
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The CR25 (Cruiser racer
25) is a multi-chine ply yacht designed for easy unitized construction
with ply bulkheads slotting into ply fore and aft girders to form the
basic framework - the girders form cockpit seat and bunk fronts.
Stringers are then fitted into the framework to form chines and after as
much internal fitting out has been done, the hull panels are applied.
The standard layout has 3 main berths and 2 quarter berths plus separate
wc/wash area, folding chart table and galley. The keel is retractable
for easy recovery and launch and trailing.
LOD 25' (7.64m);
Beam 9'5" (2.88m); Draft 2'/6'6" (0.61/1.98m); Sail Area 383
sq.ft. (35.6 sq.m.); Approx. weight 3572 lbs (1620 kg); Ballast 1710 lbs
(775 kg).
The example below is
being built by Sam Watts. |
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CR25
PLANS PRICE
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| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £310 (incl. VAT) |
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| USA/ELSEWHERE -
STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £264 ($14/$422) |
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18' CORMORANT
FAST DAYBOAT
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We designed the 16’
Stornoway for Walt Scherf and having built that boat, he asked me to
draw up an 18’ fast dayboat based partly on the Stornoway model but
with lower sleeker lines. What has evolved is a hull with 6 planks per
side and a very narrow flat bottom panel to make construction easier.
The plans have been drawn up for clinker/ply construction but the plank
shapes are given for stitch and tape construction too. For both methods,
construction starts with a ply backbone epoxied to the narrow bottom
panel making a very strong ‘T’ section.
The standard plan uses a aerofoil sectioned
daggerboard for maximum efficiency but she could take a hinged
centreboard. There is plenty of room for buoyancy and dry storage.
LOA 18’ (5.486m); Beam 6’1” (1.850m);
Draft 4’2” /7” (1.260/0.175m); Sail Area 149 sq.ft (13.83 sq.m);
Approx. weight 475 lbs (215 kg).
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18'
CORMORANT DAYBOAT
PLANS PRICE
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| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £135 (incl. VAT) |
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| USA/ELSEWHERE -
STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £115 ($14/$184)
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14' RAVEN
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By popular request,
we have shortened the Raven to give a canoe easier to car-top on smaller
vehicles. She can take 2 adults plus camping gear and uses the same
simple stitch and tape construction process. The hull has the Raven
family’s 3 panels per side plus a flat bottom panel and tumblehome
giving her maximum beam down at the waterline. Again, stowage and
buoyancy is built into the bow and stern.
LOA 14' (4.27m); Beam 34" (0.86m); Depth
Amidships 12 1/2" (0.32m); Approx. weight 51lbs (23kg). |
15' LOBSTER BOAT
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This
motorboat is based on a typical Maine Lobster boat and has been designed
for strip plank construction (although she could be built using
clinker/ply techniques using the same moulds). The hull has a high
freeboard with flat planing sections aft and tumblehome worked into the
hull aft.
She is essentially an open boat with a narrow
side decking and bench seating with stowage under, however, she could be
fitted out in a number of ways and could take a small cuddy/fore cabin.
LOA 14' 11”(4.57m); Beam 5’11” (1.80m);
Approx. weight 250 lbs (113kg).
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15' LOBSTER BOAT FULL PLANS COST
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32' x 10' MOTOR
BARGE
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This
is a shortened version of the 45’ Teign Motor Barge and has the same
flat bottom panel for maximum capacity and ease of construction. We
have the plans for the hull construction only in, strip plank and steel—we
have a fit-out sketch but no fit-out details (although we can draw these
up if required).
The sketch shows a layout with aft wheelhouse
(engine room under), followed by a double berth cabin, shower and wc,
galley and a forward dinette and saloon (which converts into another
double berth).
LOA 32’ (9.76m); Beam 10’ (3.05m); Draft 2’
(0.61m); Displ. To WL 12.5 tons (12.7 tonnes).
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32'
X10' MOTOR BARGE
PLANS PRICE
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| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £140 (incl. VAT) |
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| USA/ELSEWHERE -
STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £119 ($14/$190)
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17' MANDARIN
ROWING SKIFF
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The
Mandarin 17 has a beam of 45” and is
designed with traditional oarlocks to mirror the traditional Thames
skiffs. She may be fitted with a single or double rowing position and the
plans detail a rudder and traditional foot rests.
She
uses 5 to 6 sheets of 4,
5
or 6mm ply—if required she could take a small sail rig or use a small
electric outboard.
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LOA
17’ (5.19m); Hull beam 45”
(1.14m).
Approx. wht. in 4mm ply 85lbs
(39kg).
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17'
MANDARIN ROWING SKIFF FULL PLANS COST |
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20' CAMBRIAN
STRIP PLANKED
LAUNCH
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This
is a fairly narrow launch (4'7" beam) for light weight fit-out. Her
hull has hard bilges giving maximum stability for her beam making
her a fine river or lake launch. At 1’9” (0.52m), the draft has been
kept to a minimum to make trailing easy.
Construction is for strip planking with Cedar over computer
generated/faired mould shapes.
LOA 20' (6.10m); Beam 4'7" (1.41m); Draft 1'9" (0.52m);
Displacement 2293 lbs. (1040 kg).
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20'
CAMBRIAN
PLANS PRICE
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| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £220 (incl. VAT) |
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| USA/ELSEWHERE -
STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £187 ($14/$299)
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15' MANDARIN
ROWING SKIFF
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This
design is a 15’ version of the 17 footer—the beam is the same at
45” and she has a single traditional oarlock.
She
uses just 5 sheets of 4, 5 or 6mm plywood and the plans give details so
that she can be made in 2 halves split at the centre seat.
The
drawings give the plank shapes and details for simple stitch and tape
construction and also the mould/jig details for those wanting to build
her with clinker/ply.
She
is ideal as a personal traditional rowing skiff or you can use her to
take the partner and dog at the same time for a nice trip down the river
to the local pub.
5’
(4.58m);
Hull beam 45”
(1.14m).
Approx. wht. in 4mm ply 75lbs
(34kg).
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15'
MANDARIN ROWING SKIFF FULL PLANS COST |
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16' PORT SORELL ROWING
SKIFF
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The
Port Sorell 16 is a skiff for rough waters having generous freeboard and
fairly full sections fore and aft. This means, that for her type, she is
a good load carrier and can be rowed single or double. For those wanting
a good general purpose rowing skiff for use also as a tender or fishing
boat, she is an excellent choice
She
uses approximately
5
sheets of 4,
5
or 6mm ply—if required she could take a small sail rig or use a small
electric outboard.
The
drawings give the plank shapes and details for simple stitch and tape
construction and also the mould/jig details for those wanting to build
her with clinker/ply.
LOA
15’6”
(4.71m);
Hull beam 4’4”
(1.33m).
Approx. wht. in 4mm ply 95lbs
(43kg).
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16' PORT
SORELL ROWING SKIFF FULL PLANS COST |
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6m FLUSHING
CLINKER DAYSAILER
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This
large daysailer may be built in 2 versions—a fixed keel motorboat with
either an inboard engine or outboard in a well, or a sailing version
with fixed or lifting keel. Construction is for clinker/ply over
computer generated moulds which could also be used for a strip plank
version. There is plenty of stowage space and she could take a cuddy
and/or boom tent.
LOD
19’8”
(5.99m);
Beam
6’8”
(2.03m);
Draft—long keel version 2’ (0.61m),
centreplate version 1’4”/3’11” (0.4/1.18m);
Approx. wht. 1488lbs
(675kg);
Ballast 331 lbs (150kg); Sail Area 214 sq.ft (19.93 sq.m).
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6m
FLUSHING DAYSAILER |
| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £190 (incl. VAT) |
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| USA/ELSEWHERE -
STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £162 ($14/$259)
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23' PLY CANAL
CRUISER
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This
is a simple ply cruiser designed specifically for canal use on the
UK’s narrow canals. She uses simple ply on frame construction and she
has parallel sections aft which mean that she can lengthened or
shortened easily.
The
drawings are for the construction of the hull and superstructure only
and we have a drawing showing two possible options as to how she may be
fitted out. There is space for 2 single berths a dinette that can
convert into a double, separate wc and galley.
LOA
22’11”
(6.99m);
Hull beam 6’10”
(2.08m);
Draft around 8” (0.20m); Displ. To WL 4630lbs. (2100kg); Trailing
weight around 3000lbs (1361kg) depending on fit-out.
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23'
CANAL CRUISER
PLANS PRICE
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| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £95 (incl. VAT) |
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| USA/ELSEWHERE -
STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £81 ($14/$130)
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41' HUMBER
STEEL MOTOR BARGE
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This
is a steel multi-chine motor barge for use in the waters of the UK and
Europe, crossing the Channel and exploring the rivers and canals of the
European mainland. She has a section of parallel middle-body which means
that she can be stretched.
She
can be built with our without the spars/sails and can be fitted out to
suit individual requirements. The drawings include construction details
and plate shapes for the hull, construction details for the
deck/superstructure, machinery installation and rudder gear.
LOA
41’
(12.5m);
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