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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.
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Steam Launches on this Page |
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| Felix 13'/15' | 15'3" Rose | 15'4" Fanny | 17'9" Indian Runner |
| 18'6" Silent Explorer | 19' Sapphire | Edwardian 19 | |
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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| Above is a beautifully 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 |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £92 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £78 ($14/$125) |
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EXTRA FOR 15' FELIX PLANS COST |
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" PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £90 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £77 ($14/$123) |
FANNY THE FANTAIL LAUNCH
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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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15'4" FANNY PLANS PRICE |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £95 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - 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 |
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 |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £200 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £170 ($14/$272) |
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EXTRA FOR 21'6" INDIAN RUNNER PLANS COST |
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 |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £170 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £145 ($14/$232) |
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 |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £160 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £136 ($14/$218) |
EDWARDIAN 19' STRIP PLANKED LAUNCH
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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 |
| UK/EU - STUDY PLAN £10.00/FULL PLANS £235 (incl. VAT) |
| USA/ELSEWHERE - STUDY PLAN £8.50/FULL PLANS £200 ($14/$320) |
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EXTRA FOR 21' EDWARDIAN PLANS COST |
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POSTAGE
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See the Postage Charge Table (via the Home Page) for further details. |
For further details of our designs write to :-
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