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FOR MOTOR BOATS UP TO 16' LENGTH


We have 19 designs, of various different styles and types.

 

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.
Speed and power requirements are also based on feedback and estimates and are for guidance only - actual speeds attained will depend on loading etc.
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Motor Boats on this Page

Power 1 Power 1.2 Power 14 8' Skiffle 12' Sand Martin 9'6" Little Harrier
13' Harrier Shetland 14 15' Electric Skiff 15' Rascal 16' Curlew 16' Cape Cod

15' Fishing
Coble

15' Lobster
Boat

Port Pegasus

Whooping Swan Taw 12 16' Geriatric
Motor Sailor 
15' Sand Martin 12' Severn        

 

POWER 1  

Power 1 16’x5’6’’ ply motor launch of ultra simple construction using pre-shaped ply hull panels, frames and transom. The chine joints are completed with epoxy resin fillets and tape making construction quick. A weekend’s work will see the hull panels marked out, cut, stitched together, frames and transom in place and all seams epoxied. She uses 4 sheets of 6mm and 3 sheets of 12mm ply in her basic construction (hull, seats etc).
Approximately 250 lbs lightweight depending on how you fit her out. A 20 hp outboard will give a speed of around 25 mph. She can be fitted out to your own requirements. She was originally designed for Scottish waters where she has been very successful.
Below is an example of the Mark 2 Power 1 with it's additional chine built by Darren Atherton.

Below is an example of the Mark 2 Power 1 by Patrizio Spina.

Below left is an example with an open walk-though internal arrangement - and below right is an example by Punit Boonyaratvej launched in Thailand.  
Right and below is an example of the Power 1 in Croatia.
 

Power 1 Particulars

LOA 16' 4.88m
Beam 5'6" (mk 1) 6' (mk 2) 1.68m and 1.83m
Hull Mid Depth 2'3" 0.68m
Draft 9" 0.23m
Approx. Dry Weight 250 lbs  
Engine Up to 75 hp  
Speed 24 knots with 20 hp  

Hull Shape

U shape - flat bottom with 3 planks per side (mark 2)
Construction Methods Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 4 x 6 or 9mm sheets
3 x 12mm sheets
Guidance Use General purpose for up to 6 adults - coastal
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Mark 2 with 3 chines per side and 6' beam.

 

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(Approx. 96 Euros/$108 USD)



POWER 1.2

Power 1.2 Power 1.2
The Power 1.2 is a development of our Power 1 design. She has increased beam and the chine has been lowered to give a more stable shape so that her side decks can be used comfortably. The drawings give details for a cabin arrangement with 2 full length berths and plenty of stowage for cooking gear. The aft end has been kept as a parallel section so that increasing or decreasing her length is quite simple and she can be fitted out to suit your own requirements (we will be happy to advise and draw up details of any particular changes to the arrangement shown on the drawings). Construction is quick and simple and she can take outboards up to 50 hp. LOA 16'1" (4.9m); Beam 6'5" (1.96m); Construction weight 400 lb. (183 kg) - open version; 680 lb.(310 kg) - cabin version. A wheelhouse arrangement is also included - see Photo Gallery page for photos of an extended version of the Power 1.2 with standing headroom and 5 berths.

 Also note that an additional drawing has been added to the plans so that the hull can be made using the ply over frame method.

See Alex Vulcan's blog at httpss://sites.google.com/site/power12wulkie/

Below a well built example by Thomas Howard.

Below is an example by Alec Vulcan

Power 1.2 Particulars

LOA 16' 1" 4'9"
Beam 6'5" 1.96m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 5 1/2" 0.75m
Draft 14" 0.36m
Approx. Dry Weight 400 lbs (open version)
680 lbs (cabin version)
183 kg
310 kg
Engine Up to 50 hp  
Speed 24 knots with 25-30 hp  

Hull Shape

U shape - flat bottom with 2 planks per side
Construction Methods Stitch & tape and ply over frame
Major plywood requirements for hull 7 x 9mm sheets + 7 further sheets for the cabin/wheelhouse
3 x 12mm sheet
Guidance Use General purpose for up to 6 adults (open version) - she is easily extended (or shortened) - estuary/coastal
Drawing/Design Package 9 x A1 drawings + 11 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Mark 2 version - 20' x 6'10" (outside of hull skin)
Mark 3 version - 21'x8'
Mark 1 can now be built using ply over frame as well as Stitch & tape

 

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(Approx. 120 Euros/$135 USD)



POWER 14  

The hull for this launch was originally based on our Power 16 model but instead of going for a simple flat bottom panel, we have used a 'V' bottom shape. Whilst this makes construction time a little longer it gives a slightly better ride in choppy conditions. The plans give details for both simple stitch and tape and ply on frame construction.
She has a large open cockpit with plenty of locker space. Forward is an optional cuddy. 11 sheets of 6mm ply plus a further sheet of 9mm are used for the hull construction and 2 sheets of 6mm ply are used for the optional cuddy. LOA 14'6" (4.42m); Beam 5'6" (1.67m); Approx wht. 375 lbs (170 kg); for the open version and 475 lbs (215 kg) for the cuddy version.
Above an example under construction by Simon Dolan and Ian Clayton.  

Power 14 Particulars

LOA 14'6" 4.42m
Beam 5'6" & 6'6" 1.67m and 1.98m
Hull Mid Depth 2'7" 0.79m
Draft 9 1/2" 0.24m
Approx. Dry Weight 375 lbs (open version)
475 lbs (cuddy version)
170 kg
215 kg
Engine Up to 35 hp for general all round use
Speed 18 knots with 20hp

Hull Shape

U shape with 3 planks per side
Construction Methods Stitch and tape and ply over frame
Major plywood requirements for hull 11 x 6mm sheets (+ 2 sheets for the cuddy)
1 x 9mm sheet
Guidance Use Up to 4-5 adults estuary/coastal
Drawing/Design Package 4 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Panel and frame shapes for 6'6" (1.98m) version.

 

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(Approx. 108 Euros/$122 USD)

 

8' SKIFFLE JUNIOR MOTOR BOAT

The 8' Skiffle is a simple motor boat designed for children to use although she can accommodate a small adult. The hull uses a flat bottom panel with single bilge and side panels and uses simple stitch & tape methods in her construction. She can take outboard motors of around 5 to 7hp - she could take more powerful motors but 7hp is a safe limit. Construction takes just 4 sheets of 6mm plywood. LOA 7'5" (2.26m); Beam 4'1" (6.35m).

Below are photos of Gerard Vinke's nicely built example of the Skiffle  

8' Skiffle Particulars

LOA 7'5" 2.26m
Beam 4'1" 1.25m
Hull Mid Depth 1' 4 3/4" 0.42
Draft 6" 0.15m
Approx. Dry Weight 90 lbs 41 kg
Engine 7 hp + outboard  

Hull Shape

U - flat bottom with 2 planks per side
Construction Methods Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 4 x 6mm sheets
Guidance Use 1-2 children/adults inshore
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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(Approx. 66 Euros/$74 USD)

 

12' SAND MARTIN SIMPLE RUNABOUT  

Using between 5 and 6 sheets of 6mm ply the Sand Martin uses simple stitch and tape technology in her construction. She can be fitted out in a number of different ways but the standard arrangement shows two thwarts with side benches aft and a foredeck with stowage space below. Weight will be approx. 120 lbs (54kg) and she can take outboard engines between 2 and 15 hp. With a beam of 4'11" (1.49m), she has plenty of room for fishing and is a very stable craft.
The example below was built by Kevin Ansell using sheets of grp in much the same way as a stitch and tape ply hull would be built.
 
Left, an example with the outboard bulkhead bought forward to make a well by Gordon Bullard.

12' Sand Martin Particulars

LOA 12'2" 3.7m
Beam 4' 11" 1.5m
Hull Mid Depth 1'10" 0.55m
Draft 6" 0.15m
Approx. Dry Weight 120 lbs 54 kg
Engine 15 hp + outboard  
Speed 15 knots with 10 hp  

Hull Shape

V bottom single chine
Construction Methods Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 6 x 6mm sheets
Guidance Use Inshore/estuary for 5-6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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(Approx. 78 Euros/$88 USD)

 

 

NEW 9'6" LITTLE HARRIER MOTOR DORY  

This is a smaller sister to the 13’ Harrier—she has the same simple ‘V’ bottomed hull shape which has plenty of stability and room in such a short length for fishing and pic-nicking. Under the seats can be used for flotation and/or stowage and she can take outboards up to 20hp.

She is car-toppable and uses 5 sheets of 6mm ply. LOA 9’6” (2.90m); Beam 4’7” (1.40m); Approx. Wht. 85lbs (39kg).

Below is an example by Cosmin Buhu.

9'6" Harrier Particulars

LOA 9'6" 2.9m
Beam 4'7" 1.4m
Hull Mid Depth 1'8" 0.5m
Draft 6" 0.15m
Approx. Dry Weight 85 lbs 39 kg
Engine Up to 20 hp outboard  
Speed 20 knots with10 hp  

Hull Shape

V bottom single chine
Construction Methods Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 5 x 6mm sheets
Guidance Use Estuary with 3-4 adults
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 4 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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(Approx. 66 Euros/$74 USD)


 

HARRIER 13' MOTOR DORY

 

The Harrier is a simple single chined 'V' bottomed stitch and tape ply dory for outboard power. She has been designed to give as much carrying capacity as possible in a 13' car-toppable boat making her suitable for fishing and picnicking as well as for use as a tender to a motor yacht. The hull can be fitted out to suit - the standard arrangement shown on the plans has aft and centre seats plus a foredeck/seat - she could take a small cuddy. Construction uses 7 sheets of 6mm ply. LOA 13' (3.97m); Beam 5'3" (1.6m); Approx Wht. 145 lbs (66 kg).
Left is an example by John Barton with the ply frames epoxied in place.
Below, the same example finished with a simple console

Harrier 13' Particulars

LOA 13' 3.97m
Beam 5'3" 1.6m
Hull Mid Depth 1'9" 0.55m
Draft 6" 0.15m
Approx. Dry Weight 145 lbs 66 kg
Engine Outboards up to 35 hp  
Speed 20 knots with 15 hp  

Hull Shape

V bottom single chine
Construction Methods Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 7 x 6mm sheets
Guidance Use Estuary with 5-6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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(Approx. 78 Euros/$88 USD)


 

 
SHETLAND 14 WORKBOAT

This sturdy craft has been designed for a client in Scotland who wanted a rugged general purpose boat for fishing and diving in rough water. She may only be 14’ long, but she is for all that, a large boat and she incorporates both integral buoyancy tanks and a water ballast tank.
There is plenty of seating plus an outboard well and she may be fitted out with an inboard engine. The standard construction plans have all the hull panel and frame shapes for steel construction but she can of course, be made from plywood using stitch and epoxy methods. LOA 14’3’’ (4.34m); Beam 6’ (1.83m); Draft 8’’ (0.2m); Approx. weight 350 lbs.

Note, drawings specifically for plywood construction have recently been added to the plan set.

Shetland 14

Shetland 14 Particulars

LOA 14'3" 4.34m
Beam 6' 1.83m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 0.61m
Draft 8" 0.2m
Approx. Dry Weight 350 lbs/475lbs (6/9mmplywood) 159kg/215kg (6/9mm plywood)
Engine Up to 20 hp  

Hull Shape

U shape with 3 planks per side
Construction Methods Steel/aluminum and plywood
Major plywood requirements for hull 11 x 6 or 9mm sheets of plywood
Guidance Use Estuary/coastal with 4-6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 5 x A1 drawings + 8 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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(Approx. 90 Euros/$101 USD)



15' ELECTRIC SKIFF

Electric Skiff

A lovely little skiff made from four sheets of 1/4’’ plywood using simple stitch and tape techniques. She has a fine entry for moving quickly and easily under electric outboard power (a conventional petrol outboard may also be used) with a stern wide enough to take someone sitting comfortably without upsetting the trim of the boat too much. 14’7’’ x 3’9’’ and approx 75 lbs., she is ideal for car topping to remote canals and rivers for some quiet fishing. She may be adapted with a trolley for wheeling around locks or will take an outboard well if preferred.

15' Electric Skiff Particulars

LOA 14'7" 4.45m
Beam 3'9" and 4'3" (mk2) 1.14m and 1.3m (mark 2)
Hull Mid Depth 1' 2 1/2" and 1' 4 1/2" (mark 2) 0.37m and 0.42m (mark 2)
Draft 4" 0.12m
Approx. Dry Weight 75 lbs  
Engine 1-3 hp outboard  

Hull Shape

V bottom single chine
Construction Methods Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 4-5 x 6mm sheets
Guidance Use Inland/estuary with 2-3 adults
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 4 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Mark 2 hull panels

 

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(Approx. 66 Euros/$74 USD)


 

15' RASCAL MOTOR DORY/SKIFF

Rascal Dory

This is a simple and very easily built motor dory for use with outboards up to around 50 hp in size. She can either be made by wrapping the pre-shaped sides around the frames, fastening on an external chine stringer and then putting the bottom ply on oversize, or, by simple stitch and epoxy methods using pre-shaped ply bottom and side panels which are given on the drawing.
She can be fitted out very much to suit your own requirements and she could take a cuddy or small cabin. She uses 7 sheets of 9mm ply and has a length of 15’ and beam of 5’6’’.
The example right is by Carrington Tate.

15' Rascal Particulars

LOA 15' 4.58m
Beam 5'6" 1.68m
Hull Mid Depth 1' 9 1/4" 0.54m
Draft 5 1/4" 0.13m
Approx. Dry Weight 275 lbs 125 kg
Engine 2-8 hp (up to 50 hp)  
Speed 15 knots with 9 hp  

Hull Shape

Flat bottom single chine
Construction Methods Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 7 x 9mm sheets
Guidance Use Up to 6 adults - estuary/coastal
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 
Additions and alterations included with the plans Panel shapes for 18' x 6' (5.49 x 1.83m)

 

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(Approx. 60 Euros/$68 USD)


 

16' CURLEW MOTOR PUNT

This is a very simple stitch and tape design using 5 sheets of 9mm (3/8’’) ply with pre-shaped hull panels and transoms. With a beam of 4’6’’ and a mid depth of 16’’ she has plenty of room for fishing, camping or for family pic-nics.
She may be rowed but is primarily designed to be powered by an outboard of between 2 and 20 h.p. The design is very adaptable and she could easily be fitted out with a cuddy or sailing rig. Curlew may also be made in two halves for easy transport. Details are also given for a deeper version.
This example is by Tom Powell.

Right is an example by Jim Vincent - this Curlew was built with all dimensions reduced by 10% so that she could be built and stored in a tight building space.

16' Curlew Particulars

LOA 16' 4.88m
Beam 4'6" and 6' (mark 2) 1.37m and 1.83m (mark 2)
Hull Mid Depth 1' 6 1/2" and 1' 11" (mark 2) 0.47m and 0.58n
Draft 7" 0.18m
Approx. Dry Weight 215 lbs 98 kg
Engine 2-20 hp  

Hull Shape

Single chine flat bottom (2 chine for mark 2 version)
Construction Methods Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 5 x 9mm sheets
Guidance Use 4-6 adults - estuary
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Mark 2 hull panels with 6' (1.83m) beam

 

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(Approx. 72 Euros/$81 USD)

 

NEW 16' GERIATRIC MOTOR SAILOR (16' CURLEW MOTOR PUNT ADAPTATION)

 This is an additional set of sketches, drawings and notes allowing the builder to construct a larger version of the Curlew adapted to be a motor sailor - the mark 2 Curlew hull with it's double chine was remodeled with a beam (to inside of plank) of 7'6" (2.28m) and an increase of hull depth by 8" (200mm) allowing a cabin with sitting headroom and a self draining cockpit.

 Because the client who asked me for these sketches had already built other plywood boats, he did not need construction details, some of which are on the standard Curlew plans and only needed a series of dimensioned sketches to follow.

 The project was called the 'Geriatric Motor Sailor' because the additional beam (and stability) plus the bow ramp and steel bilge keels (allowing her to dry out upright) make her an ideal boat for comfortable sailing for those a little more advanced in years.

 There is a forward cockpit/well with the centre part of the forward transom hinged down to form a boarding ladder.

 To build her, you will need the standard Curlew Motor Punt plans (just above this description) plus the two A1 drawings that define the Mark 3 hull shape plus the seven A4 sketches - if the builder requires more construction details, these can be provided from a similar sized design.
 The seven sketches include:
Overall construction sketch;
Deck Construction sketch
Bow Well & Hinged Boarding Ladder sketch
2 x Frame sketches
Outboard Motor Mount sketch
Steel Bilge keels & Rudder sketch
Sail/Spar Plan sketch.

16' Geriatric Motor Sailor Particulars

LOA 15'10" 4.84m
Beam (to inside of plank) 7'6"  2.28m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 6 1/2"  0.77m
Draft 16" 0.40m
Approx. Dry Weight (depending on fit-out) 750 lbs 340 kg
Ballast 120 lbs 54 Kg
Engine 2-20 hp  

Hull Shape

Double chine flat bottom 
Construction Methods Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull Depends on construction and fit-out
Guidance Use 2-3 adults - estuary
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 sketch sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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Plan approx. 108 Euros/$122 USD

 


 

16' CAPE COD SEMI DORY

The Cape Cod is a motor dory based upon the Swampscott model with it's flat but rockered bottom panel and 4 planks per side. Unlike the sailing Swampscott, the bottom is kept fairly wide aft so that she can take a reasonable size of outboard (up to 35 hp). The plans show details for both the simple stitch and tape and clinker ply methods of construction and the standard fit-out shows a foredeck plus narrow side decks and storage both fore and aft. She could be fitted out with a cuddy or small cabin etc. LOA 16' (4.88m); Beam 6' (1.83m); Approx. wht. depending on fit-out 300 lbs (136 kg).
A Cape Cod built using the clinker ply
method by Lakeland Wooden Boats.
This is an example by Joris van der Ahe

16 Cape Cod Dory Particulars

LOA 16' 4.88m
Beam 6' 1.83m
Hull Mid Depth 1'11" 0.58m
Draft 8" 0.2m
Approx. Dry Weight 300 lbs 136 kg
Engine 4-35 hp  

Hull Shape

Dory - flat bottom plus 4 planks per side
Construction Methods Clinker ply, stitch and tape and strip plank
Major plywood requirements for hull 7 x 6mm sheets
2 x 9mm sheets
Guidance Use 4-6 adults estuary/coastal
Drawing/Design Package 1 x A0 drawing + 3 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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NEW 15'4" FLY FISHING COBLE  
Fly Fishing Coble This design has been based upon our Northumbrian Coble designs—the client wanted a very stable seaworthy design mainly for outboard power but which could also be rowed and take a sail plan. Basic construction is for stitch and tape but the moulds/jig details are given for clinker/ply construction. The standard fit-out has a central bench seat/oar locker and she can take at least 6 adults.

LOA 15’4” (4.68m); Beam 5’2” (1.58m); Depth Amidships 1’8” (0.51m); Approx. wht 250 lbs (113kg).

 

These photos are of a strip planked version beautifully built by Serdar Gulten.
The example below is the original stitch and tape ply version, this one by Matthew Clark.

 

15'4" Fly Fishing Coble Particulars

LOA 15'4" 4.68m
Beam 5'2" 1.58m
Hull Mid Depth 1'9" 0.53m
Draft 6 1/2" 0.17m
Approx. Dry Weight 250 lbs 113 kg
Engine 3-10 hp  

Hull Shape

Multi-chine with 5 planks per side or round bilge - both with tumblehome aft
Construction Method Stitch and tape, clinker ply or strip plank
Major plywood requirements for hull 9 x 6mm and 1 x 12mm sheets of plywood
Guidance Use 4 adults +
Drawing/Design Package 6 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction sheets

 

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(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 120 Euros/$135 USD)


NEW 15' LOBSTER BOAT

This motorboat is based on a typical Maine Lobster boat and has been designed for strip plank construction (although she could be built using clinker/ply techniques using the same moulds). The hull has a high freeboard with flat planing sections aft and tumblehome worked into the hull aft.

She is essentially an open boat with a narrow side decking and bench seating with stowage under, however, she could be fitted out in a number of ways and could take a small cuddy/fore cabin.

The plans now also include details for an alternative layout with foredeck (below).

 

The above example of the 15' Lobster boat is by Phil Padovano and the example below is by Colin Morgan.

Below are photos of a beautifully made example by Donald Gordon.

Below are photos of Bob Mill's Lobster boat with a more open internal arrangement.

15' Lobster Boat Particulars

LOA 14'11" 4.57m
Beam 5'11" 1.8m
Hull Mid Depth 2'3" 0.68m
Draft 8" 0.2m
Approx. Dry Weight 250 lbs 113 kg
Engine 5-30 hp  
  20 knots with 20 hp  

Hull Shape

Round bilge with tumblehome aft
Construction Methods Strip plank
Major strip wood requirements for hull 2460' of 3/8" x 3/4" (750m of 10x19mm) WRC
Guidance Use 4-6 adults - estuary/coastal
Drawing/Design Package 5 x A1 drawings + 4 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 108 Euros/$122 USD)

 

15'1" PORT PEGASUS ROWING & MOTOR BOAT

Marlow 27

The Port Pegasus is a clinker boat which may be used as a pure rowing boat or fitted with a small diesel (ie Farymann 7.5) as a small motor launch with classic appearance.

As a general purpose launch, she could be fitted out in a variety of different ways—ie. With a small cuddy, centre console arrangement or even with an appropriate sail/keel plan. The drawings give the computer faired mould shapes and building jig details for modern clinker construction—framing incorporates the plywood bulkheads etc. Mid hull depth is 1’9” (0.53m).

LOD 15’1” (4.59m); Beam 5’7” (1.70m); Draft (ex. Engine 7 1/2” (0.19m)); Draft (incl. engine 1’ 2 1/2” (0.37m)); Approx Wht. (ex. Engine 331 lbs (150kg)); Approx. wht (incl. engine 573 lbs (260kg)).  

 

A fine example of the Port Pegasus by Graeme Clark.
 
Graeme's example has had an additional plank added to the topsides giving the hull a little more depth.

Below is a nice example ready for fit-out by Peter Hawker

 

 

15' 1" Port Pegasus Particulars

LOA 15'1" 4.59m
Beam 5'7" 1.7m
Hull Mid Depth 1'9" 0.54m
Draft ex engine
Draft incl engine
7 1/2"
1' 2 1/2"
0.19m
0.37m
Approx. Dry Weight ex engine
Approx. Dry Weight incl engine
331 lbs
573 lbs
150 kg
260 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge with 8 planks per side
Construction Methods Clinker ply
Major plywood requirements for hull 1 x 6mm sheet
8 x 9mm sheets
1/2 x 12mm sheet
Guidance Use 5-6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 5 x A1 drawings + 3 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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16' WHOOPING SWAN

Marlow 27

 The Whooping Swan is a development of the 16' Grey Swan pocket cruiser - a client asked me to alter the hull so that it would take an outboard with a wheelhouse - in doing this we have added buoyancy to the aft end and made the transom more vertical to take an outboard. Headroom in the wheelhouse is around 5’11! (1.80m) and a 5 hp outboard would move her along nicely.

 At first, the plans were in addition to the standard Grey Swan plans which meant that you needed the original Grey Swan plans to get all the details to construct the boat. However, I have now added further plans so that it is now a design in it's own right.

 Construction is for stitch and tape although details are also given for simple chine stringers so the hull can be built using the ply over frame method.   

Below is a card model of the motor version by Brent.

 

16' Whooping Swan Particulars

LOA 15'9" 4.80m
Beam 7'3" 2.22m
Hull Mid Depth 3'1" 0.94m
Draft 1' 2 1/2" 0.37m
Approx. Dry Weight 1103 lbs
500 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge with narrow flat bottom and 3 planks per side
Construction Methods Stitch & tape and ply over frame
Major plywood requirements for hull 5 x 6mm sheet
16 x 9mm sheets
Guidance Use 2-4 adults
Drawing/Design Package 4 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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12' TAW

Marlow 27

 The 12'Taw is a simple 'V' bottomed plywood runabout for two people.

 Construction starts with the plywood frames/bulkheads being slotted onto a plywood central girder and the transom fitted. Bottom stringers are added to stiffen the bottom area of the hull and then the hull panels are marked and cut out and fitted before the chine seams are epoxied and glassed. Decking can be simple plywood or ply overlaid with hardwood strips to give a 'laid' deck effect.

 She will take outboards up to around 35hp.

Below are photos of the first stages in building a stitch and tape version by Rory Gregg

 
Below are photos of Ashley Cathcart's example
 

 

12' TAW Particulars

LOA 12' 3.66m
Beam 5'6" 1.68m
Hull Mid Depth 1' 11 1/2" 0.60m
Draft (Hull) 5 3/4" 0.14m
Approx. Dry Weight (excl. OB) 265 lbs
120 kg

Hull Shape

'V' bottomed single chine
Construction Methods Stitch & tape and ply over frame
Major plywood requirements for hull 10-11 x 6mm sheet
Guidance Use 2 adults
Drawing/Design Package 5 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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15' SAND MARTIN

 The 15' Sand Martin is a simple 'V' bottomed plywood runabout/fishing boat that will comfortably take three or four people and more if required.

 Construction is stitch and tape using 6mm plywood. The 15' Sand Martin may be fitted out to suit the builder's own requirements - the standard plan has a large aft locker with side decks but she can be built without the locker making her a simple open boat. There is also a stowage area under the foredeck. Further seating can also be fitted.

 She would normally use a 3-10hp outboard but can take outboards up to around 35hp.

 

15' SAND MARTIN Particulars

LOA 15' 2" 4.63m
Beam 4' 7" 1.40m
Hull Mid Depth 1' 11 1/2" 0.60m
Draft incl. skeg 10" 0.25m
Approx. Dry Weight (excl. OB) 240 lbs 109 kg

Hull Shape

'V' bottomed single chine
Construction Methods Stitch & tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 8 x 6mm sheets
Guidance Use Inshore/estuary for 4-6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 11 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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12' SEVERN FISHING SKIFF

 The 12' Severn fishing skiff is a roomy boat for her length and could be adapted and fitted out in a number of different ways by the builder. With her parallel aft sections she can be shortened/lengthened easily to suit the builder's requirements.

 The hull may be built using the simple stitch and tape technique with a minimum of framing or she can be built using the same ply hull planks used for stitch and tape but with the planks 'draped' over a slotted framework of centre girder, frames and transom with the plank seams finished using the stitch and tape technique.

 A sole can also be fitted with the void space under filled with foam as floatation.

 She would normally use a 5-10hp outboard but could take more up to around 15hp..

 

12' SEVERN FISHING SKIFF Particulars

LOA 12' 3.66m
Beam 5' 7" 1.70m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 0 1/2" 0.62m
Draft incl. skeg 9 1/2" 0.24m
Approx. Dry Weight (excl. OB) -simple open fit-out 168 lbs 76 kg
Approx. Dry Weight (excl. OB) - full fit-out 278 lbs 126Kg

Hull Shape

'U' shaped double chine
Construction Methods Stitch & tape with/without frame
Major plywood requirements for simple open fit-out 7 x 6mm sheets
Major plywood requirements for full fit-out 9 x 6mm sheets
Guidance Use Inshore/estuary for 2-4 adults
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 10 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

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