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SAILING
CANOE DESIGNS & PLANS
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We have a range of
sailing canoes.
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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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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.
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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. |
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our JC10 and Woodland sailing canoes and a sample of our canoe yawl designs. However,
please note that most of our other canoe designs can take a sail plan and many
have sail, spar, leeboard and rudder details included with the plans - these
include the following :-
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| CANOE DESIGN |
TYPE OF RIG |
| 13' Waterman |
Lateen |
| 15'8" Prospector |
Gunter with jib |
| 16' Pete |
Gunter with jib |
| 16' Waterman |
Lateen |
| 15'7" Carrick |
Choice of rigs |
| 15'6" Beaver |
Single gunter & double lug |
| 20' Seajay |
Double lateen |
| 40' Dragon |
Double lateen |
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JC10
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The
JayCee was conceived with Tyrone Boats as a trainer for the International Canoe.
The idea was to produce a craft which was based upon low cost, easy building
techniques and which would be an introduction into the world of IC sailing. With
all this in mind, the hull is made from 4mm ply using the stitch and tape
process.
She has a simple sliding seat and the rig is based upon a grp sailboard
mast with a sleeved sail so keeping the need for specialist fittings and gear
down. However, there is enough gear to enable the helmsman to 'tweek' her
performance with a Barbour Haul arrangement for the foresail sheet.
An exciting
craft which may in the future form the experimental model for a new stitch and
tape 'B' class version of the IC10! LOD 15'6" (4.73m); Hull Beam 2'11
1/2" (0.9m); Sail Area 56 sq.ft. (5.17 sq.m).
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JC10
Particulars |
| LOA |
15'6" |
4.73m |
| Beam |
35
1/2" |
0.9m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
11
1/4" |
0.29m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
135lbs |
61kg |
| Approx.
Capacity |
650lbs |
295kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Multi-chine
with 5 planks per side |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape |
| Plywood
Requirements |
6
sheets of 4mm |
| Guidance
Use |
Race
training and fun sailing |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
6
x A1 drawings including alternative 8.26 sq.m. sail plan and
centreboard arrangement + 7 x A4 instruction sheets |
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WOODLAND 15 OPEN SAILING CANOE
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This is a
clinker/ply open canoe with graceful lines. We have given the hull shape a
fairly fine entry so that she glides on the water and also a good waterline beam
to allow her to carry a substantial rig for open canoe racing. She has 5 planks
per side which are 4mm thick to keep her weight down. The plans give full size
templates for the moulds (sections) to be used on the building jig and details
are shown for the clinker/ply construction process (please note that we can also
develop the plank shapes if a builder wants to build her using simple stitch and
tape methods).
She can of course be used without the rig as a roomy and stable open canoe to
take 2/3 adults but she was designed very much with fast and efficient sailing
in mind and to this end, full details are given for the add-on leeboards, rudder
and rig which has an area of 43 sq.ft. (4 sq.m.).
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Woodland
Particulars |
| LOA |
15' |
4.58m |
| Beam |
36" |
0.92m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
13" |
0.33m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
60lbs |
27kg |
| Approx.
Capacity |
650lbs |
295kg |
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Hull
Shape |
5
planks per side round bilge/multi-chine |
| Construction
Method |
Clinker
ply and stitch and tape |
| Plywood
Requirements |
4
sheets of 4,5 or 6mm |
| Guidance
Use |
General
purpose and sailing - single or double |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
4
x A1 drawings + 2 x A4 instruction sheets + 16 x A4 sheets
covering stitch and tape. |
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WOODLAND 15 FULL PLANS COST
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50/50 SAILING CANOE
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This
design has been drawn up for Bill Serjeant (who has made the example
above) and you will be able to see
her progress under the 50/50 Sailing Canoe Page on his web site at http://www.smallsailboats.co.uk
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The nicely made and very
practical example below is by Mark Waters.
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A 50/50
canoe is a boat which has been designed and built with the intention
that it should be as easily and efficiently powered by sail as it is by
paddle (in this case a double paddle). This means that the rig needs to
be both efficient and easy to erect and stow—she can use any of the
rigs we have for our canoes but the one detailed on the plans is of a
batwing type with spars which can be hinged to lie along the mast so
that it can be stowed inboard when not in use. The cockpit is wider than
normal for a single crew member so that the crew can sit on the canoe
bottom out to one side when sailing. Construction is simple stitch and
tape using 4mm plywood. There are stowage/WT compartments fore and aft.
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50/50
Particulars |
| LOA |
15' |
4.58m |
| Beam |
35" |
0.9m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
17" |
0.43m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
45lbs |
20kg |
| Approx.
Capacity |
650lbs |
295kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Multi-chine
with 4 planks per side |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape |
| Plywood
Requirements |
4-5
sheets of 4mm |
| Guidance
Use |
General
purpose single sailing |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
4
x A1 drawings + 5 A4 instruction sheets |
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CANOE YAWLS
We have 3 Canoe Yawls under 20' in
length which are dayboats (see our page on Dinghies & Dayboats). We also
have a 22' LOD Canoe Yawl which has a cabin and berths (see our page on Yachts).
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Here is an example of our smaller Canoe
yawls :-
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The
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.
Plans
also include mould shapes and details for strip planking.
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Lillie
Particulars |
| LOA |
14'11" |
4.53m |
| Beam |
4'8" |
1.43m |
| Draft |
8"/2'1" |
0.2/0.63m |
| Sail
Area |
106
sq.ft. |
9.84
sq.m. |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
353lbs |
160kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Multi-chine
with 7 planks per side |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape - molds are also given for strip plank |
| Plywood
Requirements |
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 |
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15'
LILLIE PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EEC -
STUDY PLAN £16.00/FULL PLANS £108 (incl. VAT) |
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| USA/ELSEWHERE -
STUDY PLAN £13.00/FULL PLANS £89 ($14/$142)
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| IC10 INTERNATIONAL CANOE
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The
IC10 - a ply stitch and tape ‘B’ Class International Canoe for Mr. Peter
Rhodes-Dimmer - the first hull has been constructed by Alan Powell. The major
idea behind this design was to produce an up-to-the-minute hull shape suitable
for both inland and river use bt made using simple stitch and tape techniques.
The drawings give the hull panel and frame shapes only
so that she can be fitted out to the client’s requirements.
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IC10
Particulars |
| LOA |
17' |
5.18m |
| Beam |
40" |
1.03m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
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| Approx.
Dry Weight |
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| Approx.
Capacity |
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Hull
Shape |
3
planks per side |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape and epoxy fillet |
| Guidance
Use |
Racing |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
6
x A1 drawings including full-size moulds - for hull only |
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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 - £5 ($8) per plan (sent by Airmail).
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STITCH & TAPE
AND CEDAR STRIP PLANK
CONSTRUCTION METHODS SEE THE HOME
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