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DESIGNS
& PLANS
FOR SHARPIES, DORIES & PUNTS
(PLYWOOD - STITCH & TAPE)
We have 11 designs for
sharpies & dories on this page - all for easy construction :-
DRAKE
11' SHARPIE
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The DRAKE series of ply sharpies are based upon very simple construction
methods. Pre-shaped side panels are bent round frames and transom. An external
chine stringer is then added followed by the bottom panel. The plans show basic
construction and rig but the designs may be adapted for many different uses, ie.,
open motor fishing, beach camping, coastal trekking etc. The North American
sharpie, upon which these designs are based, is a study in functional
simplicity. They have high initial stability and are efficient sailing boats.
You cannot really get a more simple shape to construct and yet their simplicity
belies the sailing pleasure that sharpies give. The Drake 11 is an 11x 4
simple ply rowing skiff or sailing sharpie. For 1/4 or 3/8 ply.
Sprit rig is shown but may be adapted to any rig. Note that details can be
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DRAKE 18' SHARPIE
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A very simple 18x 52 ply sharpie drawn with a simple unstayed
sprit boom rig and a ply centreboard. Ideal for estuary cruising and an
excellent big boat for first time construction. In its basic form 10
sheets of 3/8 ply and 1 sheet of 1/2 ply are used.
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ACORN 11'6" GARVIE
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Again following the North
American theme of solid working craft that are sadly no longer with us we have
in the Acorn a sweet little craft which, with modern materials and methods, is
easily built. Originally designed for carrying small cargoes she has, like her
ancestors bags of carrying capacity and plenty of stability both fore and aft
and transversely. She is the perfect tender for the larger boat or a safe
estuary cruiser and fishing boat. Whilst a replica in shape, she uses modern
building technology and with a double thickness bottom uses just over 5 sheets
of 1/4 ply. She is 116x 44.
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17'6" KINGFISHER GARVIE
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Following the traditional North American theme
is this unusual craft. She is of simple 3/8 ply hard chine, flat bottom
construction over stout pine frames, with a simple unstayed sprit rig. The
original craft were used for fishing and cargo carrying on estuaries and creeks.
She has room for a family of 6 and their gear, and could be adapted for some
sleeping accommodation under a boom tent. LOA 176; Beam 50;
Draft min. 8; Approx. wht. 650 lbs.; Sail Area 80 sq.ft.
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11'6" EIDER DUCK PUNT
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| The Eider is a simple plywood duck punt suitable
for river and canal rowing and some quiet fishing. We have given her a small
transom stern to allow more stowage space and so that she could take a small
petrol or electric outboard if required. She is 11'6" long and the plans
give the panel shapes for two versions, one with a beam of 3'11" and the
other with a beam of 3'4". The larger beam version is ideal for fishing and
for taking passengers, whilst the narrower beam version can be used for serious
single rowing. 4 sheets of 6mm ply are used and the construction method is
simple stitch and tape keeping weight to a minimum. She could be used with a
simple sail and leeboard.
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16' 'V' BOTTOMED RUDDY DUCK PUNT
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The Ruddy Duck has been based upon our simple flat bottomed Eider Duck
Punt. We were asked to alter her for more serious rowing by a crew of 2 so we
went for a double ended hull shape with a V bottom and more rocker. The
plans give details for both simple stitch & tape and ply-over-frame
construction techniques. Details for the outriggers are given and she could take
a simple sail plan with either a daggerboard or leeboards. LOD
15 (4.58m); Beam 36 (1.07m).
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16' RUDDY DUCK PLANS COST
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10' GRAND BANKS
DORY
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A simple ply Grand Banks
Dory for stitch and tape construction using just 3 sheets of 6mm plywoodshe
may have stowage/buoyancy compartments in the ends and could take an
electric outboard motor.
LOA 10 (3.05m); Beam 46
(1.38m); Approx. wht 60 lbs (27kg) in 6mm ply. |
12'10" SIGNET DORY
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1210 x 310, (24 beam at
chine). Approx. wht. 55 lbs. A delightful little fun dory for single fishing and
rowing. The plans show a simple unstayed sprit boom sailing rig with a hook on
leeboard although she will also take a daggerboard. Can be built in 2 identical
halves which fit inside each other for car topping on a Mini. Construction is
simple stitch and tape and basic DIY materials can be used. Details are also
given for a transom version.
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14' EXE DORY
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way to exercise, and a pleasurable few weekends working with your hands? If so,
then the 14ft. EXE DORY will certainly meet your requirements. Very simple in
construction, using the stitch and tape method to produce a strong and
lightweight hull, she has been specifically designed as a single handed
training/exercise craft. The 14ft. EXE DORY is light enough to be taken off and
onto the roof of a car and, with its removable trolley, transported to the
water, by one person. With a length of 14ft. and with her two additional seats,
she is also ideal for 2/3 to go fishing in. Buoyancy
is built-in at each end for safety. Construction is a delight with no
arkward shaping or heavily twisted panels - or time consuming framework.
Building time is approximately 45 hours. |
- and the DOCAT -
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based upon two
EXE DORY hulls, this nippy little catarmaran makes the ideal beach boat and
swimming platform for the family. Existing EXE DORIES can be converted and the
whole catarmaran is demountable for easy transport. So, instead of having a
catarmaran, you in fact have, an exciting beachboat/catarmaran converting to two
rowing/training dories. Construction for the hulls is the same as that for the
EXE DORIES using simple stitch and tape techniques. Each 14 dory requires
three sheets of 1/4 plywood and weighs approximately 70 lbs. The DOCAT has
a sail area of 70 sq.ft. and uses a similar sail plan to that of the Highlander
12. However, if you have a spare rig from a similar sized boat, this could also
be incorporated. The beam of a 14 EXE hull is 311 across the gunwale
and 2 across the chine. |
18' EXE DORY


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The above example is by
Rex Visher.
The 18' Exe Dory uses three sheets of 3/8 ply and two sheets of
1/2 ply in its construction. It is built on a simple framework which
becomes an integral part of the boats structure. Beam is 45 1/2
across the gunwales and 23 across the chine. Weight is approximately
200 lbs. The overall shape is similar to that of the 14 footer, but this craft
has been designed as a large open fishing/workboat for three or four people to
use. As with the North American fishing dories, these boats can be stacked one
on top of the other, and cheap materials could be used in their construction.
The plans also show details of a sailing rig with rudder and daggerboard and a
5'6" beam version.
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16' CAMBRIDGE PUNT
 
The example shown in
the photos is by Keir Finlow-Bates.
We were asked by the Ibis Boatworks to develop a traditional punt for lake use
which would have a length that would come out of 2 sheets of plywood - so we
used the 20 Cambridge Punt (page DA13) as a basis - the result is a pretty
punt with a length of 154 (4.68m)and a beam of 43 (1.3m). Mid depth
is a generous 14 (0.35m). Details are shown for folding seats and an outboard
well - she can also be built in 2 halves for easy storage and simple
car-topping.
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16' CAMBRIDGE PUNT PLANS COST
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20' CAMBRIDGE PUNT

I have often been asked whether we had a traditional Thames or Oxbridge type
punt in our design catalogue - now and American client has asked us to draw up a
20' (6.01m) example for simple stitch and tape construction. She has a beam of
3'10" (1.17m) and mid depth of 13" (.32m). Aft is a storage
compartment/platform which may be sealed. 4 or 5 sheets of 6mm ply are used and
she is fitted out after the hull has been put together with simple frames which
give her a very traditional appearance.
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20'
CAMBRIDGE PUNT
PLANS PRICE
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| UK/EU -
STUDY PLAN £10.0/FULL PLANS £55 (incl. VAT) |
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| USA/ELSEWHERE -
STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £47 ($14/$75)
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18' x 33" SIMPLE
ESTATE PUNT

A simple
ply over frame punt for general estate duties as well as river poling
not as shapely as our Cambridge punts but simple and efficientthe
plans show aft storage but she could be fitted out in many different
ways and could have a small outboard in a simple well.
LOA 18 (5.50m); Beam 33 (0.84m); hull
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18' SIMPLE ESTATE PUNT FULL PLANS COST
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