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OTHER DINGHY
DESIGNS & PLANS
UP TO 10' LENGTH
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We have 7 designs so far of varying
type and style.
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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.
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| 7'6" REDSHANK
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The
Redshank is a beautiful traditional English stem dinghy. Her length is 7’6’’
and she has a beam of 4’ making her a very roomy dinghy for her size. Mould
shapes are given so that she may be made by the purist using traditional clinker
methods. However, she was originally designed to be made using stitch and tape
methods and the plank shapes are given for this. With 7 planks per side she
retains a round bottom shape. She takes 2 sheets of 6mm ply and around half a
sheet of 9mm ply for the rowing version with an additional sheet of 6mm and half
a sheet of 9mm required for the sailing version. The drawings show all the
details for a simple lug rig with rudder and daggerboard.
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a Redshank nicely built by Jonathan Maguire. For Nina's article on the
Redshank go to http://individual.utoronto.ca/jonathonandnina/A_craft_of_love.pdf |
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7'6" Redshank Particulars |
| LOA |
7'6" |
2.29m |
| Beam |
4' |
1.22m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'
5 3/4" |
0.45m |
| Draft |
7"/2'5" |
0.18/0.74m |
| Sail
Area |
37
sq.ft |
3.6
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
45lbs |
20.4kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Multi-chine
with 8 (mark 1)and 6 (mark 2) planks per side - stem bow |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape - moulds also given for clinker ply |
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plywood requirements for hull |
2
sheets of 4,5 or 6mm ply + 1/2 sheet of 9mm ply |
| Guidance
Use |
2
adults rowing, sailing and motoring |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
3
x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets |
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7'6" GREENSHANK
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The
Greenshank is a pram version of the Redshank and has a length of 7’6’’ and
a beam of 4’. The pram bow gives more space forward for stowing gear or for
transporting crew out to your yacht. She is an ideal fishing dinghy.
Construction is exactly the same as for the Redshank with mould shapes for
clinker construction given on the drawings and the plank shapes for stitch and
tape construction. Both boats may be built out of 4mm ply to keep weight right
down to around 45 lbs. The 6mm ply versions weigh around 55 lbs.
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The example above (built using
the clinker/ply method) is by Mr. D. Taylor and below, is a stitch and tape
version by Nick Croome.
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7'6" Greenshank Particulars |
| LOA |
7'6" |
2.29m |
| Beam |
4' |
1.22m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'5" |
0.43m |
| Draft |
7"/2'5" |
0.18/0.74m |
| Sail
Area |
37
sq.ft |
3.6
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
45lbs |
20.4kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Multi-chine
with 8 (mark 1)and 6 (mark 2) planks per side - pram bow |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape - moulds also given for clinker ply |
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plywood requirements for hull |
2
sheets of 4,5 or 6mm ply + 1/2 sheet of 9mm ply |
| Guidance
Use |
2
adults rowing, sailing and motoring |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
5
x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets - the plans also
include the stitch and tape plank shapes and moulds/jig for a
6'9" x 3'9" (2.06 x 1.14m) version. |
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6' DORACLE
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Designed for a
client who wanted a simple stackable fishing dinghy which he could easily carry
himself, the Doracle uses just 2 sheets of 4, 5 or 6mm ply. She may be built in
2 pieces with the forward piece stacked inside the aft section. The 2 halves are
simply bolted together through the centre frame. Alternatively, the hull may be
built in one piece and made stackable by having a removable rowing thwart. The
overall beam is 3'8". The hull panel shapes and details are shown for
simple stitch and tape construction.
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6' Doracle Particulars |
| LOA |
6' |
1.83m |
| Beam |
3'8" |
1.12m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'
5 1/2" |
0.44m |
| Draft |
5" |
0.13m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
32lbs |
14.5kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Flat
bottom single chine |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape |
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plywood requirements for hull |
2
sheets of 4,5 or 6mm Exterior or marine plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
1
adult |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
1
x A1 drawing + 5 x A4 instruction sheets |
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6'
DORACLE
FULL PLANS COST |
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SIMPLICITY 8
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This is a very simple but pretty single
chine 'V' bottom dinghy designed for use as a tender, fishing boat, or with her
simple lug rig, as a sail trainer for your children. Length is 7'9"
(2.36m); Beam 4' (1.23m); Weight approx. 55 lbs (25 kg). Construction is ultra
simple and uses the stitch and tape process - so very quickly you will have a
large 8' dinghy at low cost which will be very easily car topped. Construction
time for the hull is approx. 25-30 hours.
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Left - a nice example of
the Simplicity 8 by Jan Sijpesteijn.
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Simplicity 8 Particulars |
| LOA |
7'9" |
2.36m |
| Beam |
4' |
1.23m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'5" |
0.43m |
| Draft |
5"/2'8" |
0.13/0.82m |
| Sail
Area |
44
sq.ft |
4.1
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
55lbs |
25kg |
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Hull
Shape |
V
bottom single chine |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape |
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plywood requirements for hull |
2
sheets of 6mm and 1/2 sheet of 9mm exterior or marine plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
2
adults rowing/motoring - 1 adult sailing |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
16
x A4 sheets of drawings and instructions |
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SIMPLICITY
8
FULL PLANS COST |
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SIMPLICITY 8 CLASSIC
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The
Simplicity 8 Classic is modified version of the original Simplicity 8 which was
designed for simple stitch and tape construction. In this case, the drawings for
the Classic version show details for her to be built using the ply over frame
method. A framework consisting of the transoms, centre frame and moulds are set
up on a strongback and hog, chine and gunwale stringers added - the ply hull
skin is then fitted over size and trimmed to suit. LOA 7'9" (2.36m); Beam
4' (1.23m); Approx. wht. 65 lbs (30 kg).
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Simplicity 8 Classic Particulars |
| LOA |
7'9" |
2.36m |
| Beam |
4' |
1.23m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'5" |
0.43m |
| Draft |
5"/2'8" |
0.13/0.82m |
| Sail
Area |
44
sq.ft |
4.1
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
65lbs |
30kg |
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Hull
Shape |
V
bottom single chine |
| Construction
Method |
Ply
over frame |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull |
2
1/2 sheets of 6mm plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
2
adults rowing/motoring - 1 adult sailing |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
4
x A1 drawings + 10 x A4 instruction sheets |
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SIMPLICITY
8 CLASSIC FULL PLANS COST |
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7'9" ARIEL
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The
Ariel pram dinghy was originally designed for Joseph Thompson & Co. Ltd.,
for them to produce in kit form to promote their Cedar Speed Strip product.
Speed Strip is still available from them but they are no longer producing the
kits and the plans, with full size mould shapes are now available from
ourselves. The Ariel was based upon our Skylark 8 multi-chine pram dinghy which
has proven very successful as a tender, small sailing dinghy and car toppable
fishing dinghy. For those wanting to build a strip planked craft either because
they want a small boat or for those who want to try the strip plank construction
method before tackling something bigger, the Ariel is ideal. Although conceived
basically as a rowing or motoring dinghy, we can give details for the rudder,
daggerboard and simple lug rig off one of our other pram dinghy designs. LOA
7'9" (2.36m); Beam 4'2" (1.26m); Depth amidships 1'5" (0.43m).
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7'9" Ariel Particulars |
| LOA |
7'9" |
2.36m |
| Beam |
4'2" |
1.26m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'5" |
0.43m |
| Draft |
5"/2'8" |
0.13/0.82m |
| Sail
Area |
44
sq.ft |
4.1
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
60lbs |
27.2kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Round
bilge with pram bow |
| Construction
Method |
Strip
plank |
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strip wood requirements for hull |
790
' of 3/8" x 13/16" (240 m of 8x20) Cedar Strip |
| Guidance
Use |
2
adults rowing/motoring - 1 adult sailing |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
2
x A1 drawings (incl. full-size mould shapes) + 12 x A4
instruction sheets |
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| INISHMORE 10
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The
Inishmore is one of a number of strip planked designs that we have enabling the
builder to finish up with a beautiful round bilged craft of light weight. The
Inishmore is a lovely strip planked dinghy which was initially based upon our
Highlander 10' for shape and size. 6 or 8mm Cedar strip is used covered inside
and out with a light weight glass cloth in epoxy resin for a clear/natural
finish. The mould shapes for this are drawn full size and have been computer
faired. She can be built purely as a rowing dinghy and as such she would grace
the transom davits of any classic motor cruiser. For sailing we have given her a
simple sprit rig. This has an unstayed mast with a sail that can be brailed up
out of the way against the mast when you want to stop sailing and row or motor
along. We have detailed solid wood slated seats and thwarts for a high class
fit-out. LOD 10' (3.05m); Beam 4'11" (1.5m); Draft 8"/2'9"
(.22/.85m); Approx. wht 100 lbs. (45 kg); Sail Area 53 sq.ft. (4.89 sq.m).
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Inishmore 10 Particulars |
| LOA |
10' |
3.05m |
| Beam |
4'11" |
1.5m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'7" |
0.48m |
| Draft |
8"/2'9" |
0.22/0.85m |
| Sail
Area |
53
sq.ft |
4.89
sq. m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
100
lbs |
45
kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Round
bilge stem bow |
| Construction
Method |
Strip
plank |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull |
1245'
of 3/8" x 13/16" (380m of 8 x 19) Cedar strip |
| Guidance
Use |
2-3
adults rowing/motoring - 2 adults sailing |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
2
x A0 + 1 x A1 drawings + 10 x A4 instruction sheets |
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Please note - the plan prices do not include P&P charges which will be
added to your order.
The maximum P&P charges for plans are :-
UK - £2 per plan (sent by 1st class Business Post.
Europe - £3 per plan (sent by Airmail).
USA & Elsewhere - £6 ($10) per plan (sent by Airmail).
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FOR DETAILS OF THE STITCH &
TAPE
AND CEDAR STRIP PLANK
CONSTRUCTION METHODS SEE THE HOME PAGE
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