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DESIGNS & PLANS
FOR SHARPIES, DORIES & PUNTS
(PLYWOOD - STITCH & TAPE)

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We have 11 designs for sharpies & dories on this page - all for easy construction :-

Sharpies & Dories on this Page
Drake 11	Drake 18	Acorn 11'6" Garvie	17'6" Kingfisher Garvie	11'6" Eider Duck Punt
16' Ruddy Duck Punt	10' Grand Banks Dory	12'10" Signet Dory	14' Exe Dory	Docat
18' Exe Dory	16' Cambridge Punt	20' Cambridge Punt	18' Estate Punt

DRAKE 11' SHARPIE

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 11’x 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 given, if required, for stitch and tape construction.

DRAKE 11' SHARPIE FULL PLANS COST

DRAKE 18' SHARPIE

A very simple 18’x 5’2’’ 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 it’s basic form 10 sheets of 3/8’’ ply and 1 sheet of 1/2’’ ply are used.

DRAKE 18' SHARPIE FULL PLANS COST

ACORN 11'6" GARVIE

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 11’6’’x 4’4’’.

ACORN 11'6" GARVIE FULL PLANS COST

17'6" KINGFISHER GARVIE

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 17’6’’; Beam 5’0’’; Draft min. 8’’; Approx. wht. 650 lbs.; Sail Area 80 sq.ft.

17'6" KINGFISHER GARVIE FULL PLANS COST

11'6" EIDER DUCK PUNT

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.

11'6" EIDER DUCK PUNT FULL PLANS COST

16' 'V' BOTTOMED RUDDY DUCK PUNT

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 3’6” (1.07m).

16' RUDDY DUCK PLANS COST

NEW 10' GRAND BANKS DORY

A simple ply Grand Banks Dory for stitch and tape construction using just 3 sheets of 6mm plywood—she may have stowage/buoyancy compartments in the ends and could take an electric outboard motor.

LOA 10’ (3.05m); Beam 4’6” (1.38m); Approx. wht 60 lbs (27kg) in 6mm ply.

10' GRAND BANKS DORY FULL PLANS COST

12'10" SIGNET DORY

12’10’’ x 3’10’’, (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.

12'10" SIGNET DORY FULL PLANS COST

14' EXE DORY

Looking for an enjoyable 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 it’s 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 -

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 3’11’’ across the gunwale and 2’ across the chine.

14' EXE DORY FULL PLANS COST

DOCAT SAIL PLAN COST

18' EXE DORY

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 it’s construction. It is built on a simple framework which becomes an integral part of the boat’s structure. Beam is 4’5 1/2’’ across the gunwales and 2’3’’ 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.

18' EXE DORY FULL PLANS COST

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 15’4” (4.68m)and a beam of 4’3” (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.

16' CAMBRIDGE PUNT PLANS COST

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.

20' CAMBRIDGE PUNT PLANS PRICE

UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £10.0/FULL PLANS £55 (incl. VAT)

USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £47 ($14/$75)

NEW 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 efficient—the 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 depth 14” (0.36m).

18' SIMPLE ESTATE PUNT FULL PLANS COST

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