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STEAM
& ELECTRIC LAUNCHES
UP TO 20' IN LENGTH
(PLYWOOD & CEDAR STRIP)
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Study Plans are available
for these designs - remember a study plan gives you more details and a
wood materials list usually on two A1 sheets, 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. |
We have 7 designs - 3 for
plywood construction and 4 for Cedar strip planking. Furthermore, 2 of the
designs have options for longer lengths.
FELIX
13'/15' STRIP PLANKED LAUNCH

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This is one of those commissions that every designer loves to work on
occasionally - a step back in to pure nostalgia. But having said that, our
researches before designing this vessel showed just how expert early designers
were in getting just the right compromise in design without the aid of
computers.
The drawings detail all the mould shapes for strip planked construction without
the need for lofting and show her fitted out with a Stewart Turner Swan
steam plant. She could also be fitted with an electric propulsion unit. LOA 13;
Beam 5; Draft 14. There is also an additional sheet available
showing the mould shapes for a 15 version of the Felix and also for a transom
hung rudder version.
Stephen Brock & Andrew Williams have built a beautiful example with
electric power which you can see at their web site -
http://www.at.williams.freeuk.com
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built15' version of the Felix fitted with a Yanmar 1GM10 Diesel and with
raised freeboard by Robert J. Mifflin of Canada.
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Left - the moulds set
up by Eric van Nostrand - note the holes around the edge of each mould
to aid clamping.
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Left a nice example of
the 15' Felix by Stuart Russell.
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FELIX
13 PLANS PRICE
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STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £92 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £78 ($14/$125)
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EXTRA FOR 15' FELIX PLANS COST
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ROSE
15'3" 'V' BOTTOMED PLYWOOD LAUNCH
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For
those wanting an elegant traditional looking launch to go with their steam plant
but which is relatively quick to build. Rose has a V bottomed plywood hull
which uses stitch and epoxy methods. Her construction can be light weight using
6mm ply or heavy duty using 2 layers of 5 or 6mm ply. She has a displacement of
890 kg to the DWL, which with a heavy construction of 250 kg allows her to carry
good sized bunkers and at least 6 people. The drawings also show panel shapes
for a smaller lighter version with the same length but a beam of 5. LOD 153:
Beam 62(or 5); Draft 19.
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ROSE
15'3"
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STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £90 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £77 ($14/$123)
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FANNY
THE FANTAIL LAUNCH
We
were asked to design "Fanny" for the Boatman magazine and the
construction of her hull was covered in issues 30 to 37. Since then several have
been built both in plywood and in steel (by Peter Nicholls Steel Yachtbuilders).
She was originally based upon our successful ROSE 'V' bottomed launch which has
a large carrying capacity and enough volume for steam, electric or diesel engine
propulsion. The drawings give details for Fanny to be built as an open launch or
with a closed wheelhouse.
The original requirement was for a tough, robust single chine 'V' bottomed
launch that could be stored in the average domestic garage but still have the
capacity to carry up to 6 or 8 crew. She had to have sweet lines, the ability to
be adapted for different roles and ease in construction.
Construction is based upon a simple framework of ply frames/bulkheads, ply
fore/aft girders and stringers which is then clad in a ply hull skin. The frames
define most of the fit-out so that, on turning her over, fit-out time is
minimal. LOD 15'4" (4.68m); Beam 6'3" (1.91m); Draught 1'8"
(0.51m); Approx. wht. 1455 lbs (660 kg).
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Safanny
is a 15'4" Fanny Launch and the other 2 photosThese are of
the 17'9" version by Timo Knuuttila - you can see more on
Timo's web site at http://www.kolumbus.fi/timo.knuuttila/index.html |
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above example is by Phil Hartman and is powered by a Minkota 80
thrust electric motor. |
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15'4"
FANNY PLANS PRICE
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STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £95 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £81 ($14/$130)
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EXTRA FOR 17'9" FANNY PLANS COST
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EXTRA FOR STEEL FANNY PLANS COST
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17'9" INDIAN
RUNNER STRIP PLANKED LAUNCH

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Indian Runner is one of several steam launches that we are designing which are
based upon the Amaryllis 22 hull form. This is characterised by having a long
waterline length, wine glass shaped transom stern lifted well clear of the
waterline and with very firm bilge sections giving high stability for her beam.
This launch, designed for Mr. I. Cross will use a Taylor Compound steam unit
with a coal fired boiler and she will swing a 14x20 propeller. The
standard layout has her with an aft seat area separate from the engine area by a
bulkhead/locker which also takes the steering wheel. Immediately forward of the
boiler is the bunker followed by a separate forward seat area. Other layouts can
of course be used.
She is constructed using the strip planked method using our computer faired
mould shapes allowing the builder to get straight into construction. The hull
may be sheathed inside and out with glass cloth in epoxy resin giving a tough
abrasion resistant shell which requires little framing or maintenance and which
can be finished clear. She may also be conventionally finished with ribs if you
want true authenticity.
LOD 179 (5.40m); LWL 164 (4.98m); Beam 51 (1.55m);
Draft 19 (0.53m); Displ. approx 2240 lbs (1000 kg). Details are
available for a 21'6"x5'6" version of the Indian Runner.
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See Frank Meijers' Indian Runner, the S.S. Isabella under construction at
www.mszwerver.nl
Details are
available for a 21'6"x5'6" version of the Indian Runner.
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17'9"
INDIAN RUNNER
PLANS PRICE
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STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £200 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £170 ($14/$272)
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EXTRA FOR 21'6" INDIAN
RUNNER PLANS COST
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18'6" SILENT
EXPLORER OPEN STRIP PLANKED CANOE
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For
moving silently up remote quiet creeks and rivers to picnic amongst the Willows
and enjoy country side not seen by many, we have designed this attractive
electric canoe - she may also be used with small steam units.
Construction uses the strip plank process using computer faired mould shapes and
she is powered by a Mini Kota type electric outboard. LOA 18'6" (5.64m);
Beam 39" (0.99m); Weight 250 lbs (115 kg) with batteries.
She can take 3 or 4 adults. She could be fitted with a canopy or with steam
power.
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Complete Silent Explorer Canoes may be purchased from Amourelle Products at http://www.ElectricCanoe.co.uk
Included with the plan set are
moulds to extend her to 21' with a little more beam.
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18'6"
SILENT EXPLORER
PLANS PRICE
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STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £170 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £145 ($14/$232)
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19' SAPPHIRE
SINGLE CHINE LAUNCH
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Sapphire
is a simple 'V' bottom single chine plywood design and will suit the steam
enthusiast who wants a good sized launch which does not take too long to build
but which looks very elegant. Construction uses a simple ply framework which is
set up upside down along with Pine stringers before the hull planking is applied
over-size and trimmed. The standard layout has two cockpits, one fore and the
other aft with a central engine space but she could be fitted out with various
different arrangements. LOD 19'1" (5.82m); Beam 4'9" (1.45m); Draft
1'11" (0.59m); Displ. to WL 2800 lbs (1270 kg).
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19'
SAPPHIRE
PLANS PRICE
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STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £160 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £136 ($14/$218)
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EDWARDIAN
19' STRIP PLANKED LAUNCH
Smaller
sister to the Edwardian 26, the hull of this version has also been based upon
the Lifu launch. Her lines have, however, been further deepened so that she can
also take the weight of batteries for electric propulsion. A 1.4 hp 48 volt
motor may be used and there is room for batteries which would give a 12 hour
cruising range. Alternatively, of course, she may be steam or diesel powered to
suit your own requirements. The standard arrangement shown on the plans has an
aft saloon which is big enough to take 2 full length bunks with stowage space
for a small galley and wc. Forward is an open cockpit area with the steering
position using a side wheel.
The plans show computer faired mould shapes for strip planked construction
allowing the builder to get straight in to making the building mould without the
need for lofting and details are given for the motor and steering installation.
LOD 19 (5.79m); Beam 58 (1.73m); Draft 21 9.63m); Approx.
wht. 2860 lb. (1300 kg).
Details are available of the mould shapes for a 21' x 5'10" version of
the Edwardian 19.
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Above - a 21' version of the Edwardian 19 built by Ralph Pullen who is
happy to fabricate deck fittings (stem head fittings etc) for those who cannot
obtain them elsewhere.
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EDWARIAN
19 PLANS PRICE
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STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £235 (incl. VAT) |
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STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £200 ($14/$320)
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EXTRA FOR 21' EDWARDIAN PLANS COST
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& PACKING (SHIPPING)
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 - £1 per plan (sent by 1st class Business Post.
Europe - £2 per plan (sent by Airmail).
USA & Elsewhere - £4 ($6) per plan (sent by Airmail).
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For further details of our designs
write to :-
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SELWAY
FISHER DESIGN
15 KING STREET,
MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6HB,
UK
Tel/Fax
UK 01225 705074
International +44 1225 705074 |
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