Other Dayboats

 

Home
Dayboat Highlanders
Dayboat Skylarks
Dayboat Double Enders
Other Dayboats
Small Catamaran Dayboats

DAYBOAT DESIGNS & PLANS
OTHER DAYBOATS

 

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.

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.
Please also note that we give the computer faired mould, inner stem and transom shapes plus the building jig details for clinker ply construction where stated and recommend that the builder purchases a good manual on this method of construction to use with these details. E & OE

 

Here is a real mixture of dayboat types - from the American Swampscott and Flattie type through to traditional English models with the Tosher and Beach punts :-

 

ORDERING PLANS

For each design you can order either:

 
PRINTED PLANS sent to you by post - Postage will be added to your order - see postage costs at the bottom of the page

OR

PDF PLANS sent to your email address - make sure we have your email address when you order.

 

Other Dayboats on this Page

15' Northumbrian Coble 16' Kane & Able 16' Petite Brise 16' Swampscott 20' Kite
Tracker 18 Swift 6m 16' Pipit Hampton 17' Chincoteague Skiff 17'9" Baltic Lugger
18'4" Tosher 25' Lakeland 22' Virginian Skiff 23'5" East Cornish Lugger 21' Grace Harwar
Drontheim Yawl 20' Llaut Catalan Fishing Boat 18' Bittern
Daysailer
Frigate's Boat 18' Bungay
Broads DB
18' Ant
Broads DB
16' Lightship's Lifeboat 18' Cormorant 6m Flushing Daysailer Safe Harbour 12
Calm Harbour 12 18'7" Snipa Port Pegasus 27' Northumbrian Coble 16' Dutch Punter
16' River Lapwing
Catboat
30' Cornish Motor Gig Elaine II 25' Sandolo  

 

15' NORTHUMBRIAN COBLE  

At long last here is a larger addition to our Northumbrian Coble range—at 15’ LOD, she is a big handsome dayboat with space to accommodate the family plus camping gear and stores. The drawings give details for an outboard well and copious amounts of stowage. As with the other Cobles, construction is stitch & tape but the moulds and building jig details are also given along with the same details for a 14’ version and a single masted gunter rig with jib. She could be built as a motor coble (w/o the rig) and could take a cuddy.

 

 

15' Northumbrian Coble

 

 

 

 

 

 


This example is by Sam Hotchins - with a single masted rig (also detailed on the drawings).
The above 2 photos show a beautiful clinker example built by Jordan Boats who can provide the planks for homebuilders.
Below is a beautiful example called Serenity
Below is a nice clinker example by Mick Sanderson.

Below, a motor version by Mick Sanderson

Below, an example which has been made 10% bigger with a length of 16'6" by Mark Roberston.
Below is an attractive example by Martin Lunghi - to see Martin's blog go to https://martinboatbuildingblog.blogspot.co.uk/

15' Northumbrian Coble Particulars

LOA 15' 4.57m
Beam 5'10" 1.77m
Hull Mid Depth 1' 11 1/4" 0.59m
Draft 7 1/2"/3' 9 1/2" 0.19/1.15m
Sail Area 140 sq.ft 13.03 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 375 lbs 170 kg

Hull Shape

Multi-chine with 5 planks per side, reverse sheer and tumblehome
Construction Methods Stitch and tape and clinker ply
Major plywood requirements for hull 12 x 6mm sheets
3 x 9mm sheets
1 x 12mm sheet
Guidance Use Up to 5 adults + some gear
Drawing/Design Package 9 x A1 drawings + 10 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Moulds for 14' clinker version with more vertical transom
Sprit yawl rig
Lug yawl rig with jib on bowsprit
Moulds and jig for 9 plank per side version

 

ORDER THE  15' NORTHUMBRIAN COBLE PLANS

15' NORTHUMBRIAN COBLE PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £170

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 204 Euros/$230 USD)

15' NORTHUMBRIAN COBLE PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £150

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 180 Euros/$203 USD)

 

16' KANE & ABLE - TWO SUFFOLK BEACH PUNTS
Suffolk Beach Punt

Above and below - an example of Able with the additional plank "rove" on to give greater hull depth.

For something quite a bit larger Kane and Able are two separate Suffolk Beach punts. Both have the same overall length, beam and arrangement. Kane is built using the clinker ply method and computer faired mould shapes for this are given on the drawings. Her midships hull depth is 2’1’’. Able differs in that she has been drawn for the stitch and epoxy method and her plank shapes are given on the drawings. The mould shapes for clinker ply construction are also given for Able and in imitation of some Beach Punts, she has had another plank ‘rove on’ giving her a midships hull depth of almost 2’5’’. Able also has one or two details which are closer to the original beach punts whilst Kane is a bit more simple in it’s fit out. Both these boats use a hull form which is similar to the original boats with their hard bilges making them very stable, sweet ‘wineglass’ transoms, flattish sheer line and strong plumb stem. Both boats carry 300 lbs of water ballast and have a lot of internal space for extended family dayboat cruising. The gaff yawl rig will balance under jib and mizzen alone allowing them to romp along in heavy weather and both boats have an outboard well. Kane has 7 planks per side and Able 8 planks. 
Right is an example of Able with it's higher freeboard (an additional plank 'rove' on)
Above is a stitch and tape Able being planked and immediately below is an Able by John Walney with the topsail detailed in the drawings.
Below is an Able increased in size by 10% by Roger Mullet.
Above is the Kane and right is an example by Ian Gardner which does not have the extra plank in her topsides.

Kane and Able Particulars

LOA 16'  4.88m
Beam 6'6" 2m
Hull Mid Depth 2'1" (Kane)/2' 5" (Able) 0.64m (Kane)/0.73m (Able)
Draft 11"/3'6" 0.29/1.07m
Sail Area 152 sq.ft 14.17 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight (excl. water ballast) 794 lbs 360 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge with 7/8 planks per side
Construction Methods Kane - clinker ply/Able - clinker ply and stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 8 x 6mm sheets
8 x 9mm sheets
1 x 12mm sheet
Guidance Use 4-6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 6 x A1 drawings (Kane) -  8 x A1 drawings (Able) + 7 x A4 instruction sheets (Kane)/ 12 x A4 instruction sheets (Able)
Additions and alterations included with the plans For Able - Topsail

 

ORDER THE  KANE BEACH PUNT PLANS

KANE 16' PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN 20.00/FULL PLANS £170

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 180 Euros/$203 USD)

KANE 16' PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN 20.00/FULL PLANS £150

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 180 Euros/$203 USD)

ORDER THE  ABLE BEACH PUNT PLANS

ABLE 16' PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £170

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 204 Euros/$230 USD)

ABLE 16' PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £150

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 180 Euros/$203 USD)

 
16' PETITE BRISE MODIFIED SWAMPSCOTT
Petite Brise 16Petite Brise 16

The 12’4’’ Petite Brise has proven to be very popular and we have had several requests for a longer version, so we have gone for a hull length of 16’ and increased the beam to 5’9’’. Like her smaller sister, we have widened out the bilge area of the normal Swampscott dory to give her a wide waterline beam which gives her plenty of initial stability linked to the normal high ultimate stability of the dory shape - she is a dinghy/dory. We have also decreased the angle of the transom and also widened the aft end to give plenty of room and buoyancy for an outboard in a well and she has a fore deck area over a buoyancy/storage compartment. She has been given a gunter yawl rig which keeps all the spar lengths down and makes her easy to sail under mizzen and jib alone in heavy weather. 
Left is an example of the Petite Brise 16 by Paul Ellifrit - in this case he multiplied all the dimensions by 10% and added a cabin to make her into a fine motor cruiser.

More photos of Maurice Burgess' fine example.

A nice example in Ireland...and below, another in Dubai - this one by Jason Rennie.

16' Petite Brise Particulars

LOA 16' 4.8m
Beam 5'9" 1.75m
Hull Mid Depth 1'8" 0.51m
Draft 8"/3'2" 0.2/0.97m
Sail Area 110 sq.ft 10.25 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 300 lbs 136 kg

Hull Shape

Swampscott type with flat bottom plank plus 4 planks per side
Construction Methods Stitch and tape and clinker ply
Major plywood requirements for hull 7 x 9mm sheets
3 x12mm sheets
Guidance Use 4-5 adults
Drawing/Design Package 9 x A1 drawings + 12 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Alternative cat ketch and lug yawl rigs
Bulwark detail
Fixed twin bilge keels

 

ORDER THE  16' PETITE BRISE PLANS

16' PETITE BRISE PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £170

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 204 Euros/$230 USD)

16' PETITE BRISE PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £150

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 180 Euros/$203 USD)
 
16' FISHER SWAMPSCOTT  
We have had many requests for a longer version of our Fisher Swampscott 12 dinghy/dory, so here she is. At 16’ we have designed her to be considerably heavier than her smaller sister, although she could, if the builder wishes, be constructed in the same light fashion using 6 and 9mm ply. However, at 16’ we feel that she could be used much like her predecessors, as a true working boat as well as a good seaworthy coastal and estuary cruiser and therefore the plans show her to be built out of 9mm ply. In fact she takes 7 sheets of 9mm and 1 sheet of 12mm. Construction is very simple using the same technique as that used on the 12’ version, with pre shaped planks (the shapes are given on the drawings) - 4 per side plus the bottom - which are stitched together and then finished with epoxy filleting. There is a forward compartment for stowage or buoyancy and the interior can be changed from that shown on the plans to suit your own requirements. Construction would take about 70 hours. LOA 16'; Beam 5'; Draft 5"/2'9"; Sail Area 90 sq.ft; Approx. wht. 250 lbs. Details are also given for a 5'6" beam version with a wider and more vertical transom.
Below is a stitch and tape example by Tim Lane

Right, is an example of a 14' version of the Swampscott 16 by Barry O'Hara - the stitch and tape plank shapes are given in the standard plans for this version.

Below is a version with wide transom and balanced lug by Tony Tansley.

16' Fisher Swampscott Particulars

LOA 16' 4.88m
Beam 5' and 5'6" 1.53 and 1.68m
Hull Mid Depth 1' 6 1/2" 0.47m
Draft 5"/2'9" 0.13/0.84m
Sail Area 90 sq.ft 8.37 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 250 lbs 113 kg

Hull Shape

Swampscott with flat bottom plank plus 4 planks per side
Construction Methods Stitch and tape and clinker ply
Major plywood requirements for hull 7 x 9mm sheets
1 x 12mm sheet
Guidance Use 4 + adults
Drawing/Design Package 7 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Stitch and tape plank shapes for 16' x 5'6" (4.88x1.68m) version
Stitch and tape plank shapes for 14' x 5'6" (4.27x1.68m) version
Stitch and tape plank shapes for 18' x 6'2" (5.49x1.88m) version

 

ORDER THE  16' FISHER SWAMPSCOTT PLANS

16' FISHER SWAMPSCOTT PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £170

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 204 Euros/$230 USD)

16' FISHER SWAMPSCOTT PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £150

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 180 Euros/$203 USD)
 
 
20' STRIP PLANKED KITE DAYBOAT

The Kite was conceived as a fast and seaworthy dayboat capable of taking a family comfortably on extended coastal camping treks or to provide them with some exciting day-sailing in estuary waters. In designing the hull, we have kept in mind a multi-role concept and as well as providing a large open dayboat, the same hull also has the capacity to take a full deck and cabin arrangement making her into a comfortable fast cruising yacht. As drawn, we have shown her as a simple open dayboat with fully fitted cockpit seating/lockers and a foredeck. Fitting a boom tent will allow sleeping on board whilst the drawings also show an alternative cuddy arrangement with space to accommodate a small galley and Porta-loo. We can also draw up alternative fit out arrangements going up to a fully fitted cabin.
Construction uses the modern strip plank method with a core of Cedar sheathed both sides with glass cloth in epoxy. The ply bulkheads and remaining structure are all bonded in with epoxy. The centreboard (which could be substituted with a fixed keel) has an aluminium core with wood sheath. Ballast is provided by a combination of solid ballast in the bilge and water ballast tanks.

Below is a Kite hull being built by Agusti Torres.

20' Strip Planked Kite Particulars

LOA 20' 6.1m
Beam 8'1" 2.45m
Hull Mid Depth 2'11" 0.89m
Draft 9"/4'7" 0.23/1.39m
Sail Area 225 sq.ft 20.89 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 1600 lbs 726 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Strip plank
Major strip wood requirements for hull 2550' of 5/8" x 1 1/4" (780m of 15x30mm) Western Red Cedar
Guidance Use Up to 6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 6 x A1 drawings + 8 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER 20' KITE DAYBOAT PLANS

20' KITE DAYBOAT PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £240

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 288 Euros/$324 USD)

20' KITE DAYBOAT PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £220

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 264 Euros/$297 USD)

 
TRACKER 18  

This craft which is based upon the Highlander 18, has been developed for a client in Australia specifically for trailing across rough terrain in order to explore out of the way creeks and rivers which would otherwise be difficult to get to. She has room to sleep 2 or 4 in comfort under a cubby and boom tent. Construction is by simple ply/epoxy and stitch and tape methods and the basic hull can be adapted to take on many different roles. 17’6’’x 5’4’’, weight excluding water ballast 750 lbs Draft is approx. 9’’ with the centreboard up, 3’7’’ with it down.

Tracker 18 Particulars

LOA 17'6" 5.34m
Beam 5'4" 1.63m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 5 1/2" 0.75m
Draft 9"/3'7" 0.23/1.09m
Sail Area 105 sq.ft 9.77 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 750 lbs 340 kg

Hull Shape

Flat bottom plank plus 3 planks per side
Construction Methods Ply over frame
Major plywood requirements for hull 12 x 6mm
5 x 9mm
1 x 12mm
Guidance Use 4-6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  TRACKER 18  PLANS

18' TRACKER PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £75

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 90 Euros/$101 USD)

18' TRACKER PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £75

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 90 Euros/$101 USD)
 
 
SWIFT 6m DAYBOAT  

The Swift 6 metre dayboat was commissioned by Mr. P. Roberts who wanted an easily built boat similar in line to some of the French dayboats. In fact, she is also similar to boats of the Gareloch and Loch Long classes raced on the Clyde. The drawings show full details for her construction using the easy stringer/clinker plank method as used on the Islay design but she may also be built using the strip plank method or a drawing can be produced showing plank shapes for stitch and epoxy. Mould sectional shapes are erected upside down on a building frame. The keel structure, transom and stem are then temporarily fastened in place along with the stringers. The ply planks are then applied oversize and trimmed to the shape dictated by the stringers. The chipboard mould shapes are all computer faired so that there is no need for lofting and details are given for hollow wood spars. LOD 6m, 19’9’’; Beam 2m, 6’7’’; Draft .45/1.1, 1’6’’/3’7’’; SA 16.4 sq.m, 174 sq.ft., Weight 750 kg, 1653 lb; Ballast 210 kg, 463 lb. Details are available for a deeper keel and cuddy version (without the centreboard) and a version with greater internal volume and an inboard engine.

Swift 6m Particulars

LOA 19'9" 6m
Beam 6'7" 2m
Hull Mid Depth 2'5" 0.74m
Draft 1'6"/3'7" 0.45/1.1m
Sail Area 174 sq.ft 16.4 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 1653 lbs 750 kg
Ballast 463 lbs 210 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Clinker ply
Major plywood requirements for hull 5 x 6mm sheets
12 x 9mm sheets
2 x 12mm sheets
Guidance Use 4-6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 6 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Alternative fixed keel with 2'3" (0.68m) draft and small cuddy/cabin.
Mk 2 moulds (hull with more volume) and inboard engine installation.

 

ORDER THE  SWIFT 6m DAYBOAT PLANS

SWIFT 6m DAYBOAT PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £180

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 216 Euros/$243 USD)

SWIFT 6m DAYBOAT PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £160

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 900 Euros/$216 USD)
 
 
16' PIPIT HAMPTON FLATTIE  

The Pipit has been modeled on the old Hampton type ‘Flattie’ which has a flat bottom over most of it’s length running into a moderate ‘V’ aft towards the transom. The bottom also has a reasonable amount of rocker fore and aft and this combination with well flaired topsides on a relatively narrow hull (by modern standards) make for a fast easily driven hull shape which is also easy to construct. The plans show the ply hull panel shapes for stitch and epoxy construction along with the shapes of the centreboard case, transom and frames, making this a very easy boat to build. There is room for dry stowage fore and aft (or built-in buoyancy) and with a boom tent she could easily be slept on. She can either have the old Una rig with single sail or a sloop rig and she may use a weighted ply or steel centreplate. 

16' Pipit Hampton Flattie Particulars

LOA 16' 4.86m
Beam 4'7" 1.4m
Hull Mid Depth 1'9" 0.53m
Draft 5"/2'7" 0.12/0.79m
Sail Area 99 sq.ft 9.22 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 441 lbs 200 kg

Hull Shape

Flat bottom single chine -  sharpie type
Construction Methods Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 1 x 6mm sheet
5 x 9mm sheets
1 x 12mm sheet
Guidance Use 3-4 adults
Drawing/Design Package 4 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  16' PIPIT FLATTIE PLANS

16' PIPIT FLATTIE PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £1UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £140

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 168 Euros/$189 USD)

16' PIPIT FLATTIE PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £130

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 156 Euros/$176 USD)

 
17' CHINCOTEAGUE SKIFF  
This interesting craft is based upon the 'V' bottomed skiffs which were used on the Atlantic Coast side of the Virginian Eastern shore for tonging and crabbing. These boats were distinctive, with their well flared sides, beamy hull and well raked straight stem and they had a reputation for speed and seaworthiness. The boatbuilder, Tom Dunderdale asked us to look at the hull form to see whether something similar could be adapted for ply stitch and tape construction to produce an exciting craft with a good performance and with plenty of room for family sailing. We have developed a hull which uses a lot of pre-cut ply components to make construction both quick and simple. She is half decked giving plenty of dry stowage space and a lot of reserve buoyancy. A steel centreplate is used and two rigs are shown - a Gaff rig and a Bermudan Yawl. She could take a cuddy and sleeping on board is a definite possibility. LOD (ex. optional fiddlehead) 17'1" (5.2m); Beam 6'5" (1.95m); Draft 1'1" and 3' (.33m and .91m); Sail Area 150 sq.ft. (13.9 sq.m). Weight is around 650 lbs. (295 kg.).  

Above - a stitch and tape Chincoteague under construction by Maddie Leach and right/below complete and being used as an art installation.

17' Chincoteague Skiff Particulars

LOA 17'1" 5.2m
Beam 6'5" 1.95m
Hull Mid Depth 1'9" 0.53m
Draft 1'1"/3' 0.33/0.91m
Sail Area 150 sq.ft 13.9 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 650 lbs 295 kg

Hull Shape

V bottom single chine
Construction Methods Stitch and tape and ply over frame
Major plywood requirements for hull 11 x 6mm sheets
2 x 9mm sheets
1 x 18mm sheets
Guidance Use 4 adults plus
Drawing/Design Package 8 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Mould shapes for 6' (1.83m) beam version.
Optional bulwark.
Fixed keel with draft of 1'11" (0.59m).
Gaff rig with jib on bowsprit and Bermudan yawl rig included.

 

ORDER THE  17' CHINCOTEAGUE SKIFF PLANS

17' CHINCOTEAGUE SKIFF PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £170

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 204 Euros/$230 USD)

17' CHINCOTEAGUE SKIFF PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £150

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 180 Euros/$203 USD)
 
 
17'9" BALTIC LUGGER
Baltic Lugger

Left an example by Malcolm Edge using the rig off a Drascombe Lugger.
Sea Breeze was designed for a German client who wanted a well found dayboat capable of long single handed passages around coastal waters with the occasional hop across deeper water to new shores. She had to have a reasonably sized sleeping platform (which extends under the foredeck and aft under a tent) and space for a removable chart table as well as plenty of stowage space. The rig had to be simple and easy to stow with all controls led aft to the steering position.  Construction details are for strip planking over computer faired moulds. The planking is glass/epoxy sheathed inside and out. Her generous depth of hull means that she could be fitted with a small cabin as well as alternative rig/keel configurations. LOD 17'9" (5.42m); Beam 6'10" (2.08m); Draft 1'/4'9" (.3/1.45m); Approx. wht. 1378 lbs (625 kg) incl. 496 lbs (225 kg) of ballast - note, the plans also show an alternative sail plan - a gunter yawl with jib/bowsprit.

17'9" Baltic Lugger Particulars

LOA 17'9" 5.42m
Beam 6' 10" 2.08m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 10" 0.86m
Draft 1'/4'9" 0.3/1.45m
Sail Area 156 sq.ft 14.5 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 1378 lbs 625 kg
Ballast 496 lbs 225 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Strip plank
Major strip wood requirements for hull 1885' of 1/2" x 1 1/4") 575m of 12x30mm Western Red Cedar
Guidance Use 4 adults but can take more
Drawing/Design Package 9 x 8
Additions and alterations included with the plans Fixed long keel alternative with 1'6" (450mm) draft
Alternative rig - gunter yawl with jib and bowsprit

 

ORDER THE  17'9" BALTIC LUGGER PLANS

17'9" BALTIC LUGGER PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £195

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 234 Euros/$263 USD)

17'9" BALTIC LUGGER PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £175

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 210 Euros/$236 USD)


 
18'4" TOSHER
Tosher
Apparently, "Toshing" was the taking of copper from laid-up warships. We have used the Mevagissey Tosher as the model for this boat. They were renowned for their speed and sea keeping qualities and apart from removing copper they were also used for estuary and coastal fishing and tending lobster pots and lines off the Cornish coast where the short, steep chop meant that they had to have a reasonable amount of freeboard and good initial stability. These craft are now used for racing as well as working.  Construction is for strip planking over computer faired mould shapes. the planking can either be covered in wood or plywood veneer or in glass/epoxy. She has the size to take a reasonable size of cabin with space for a couple of berths, cooker and wc and we can draw up alternative fit-out details for this arrangement.  
Tosher- left - a clinker/ply Tosher with cabin.
- above 2 photos are a Tosher built by Giuseppe Casalino sailing on Venice Lagoon.

18'4" Tosher Particulars

LOA 18'4" 5.6m
Beam 6'11" 2.1m
Hull Mid Depth 3' 7 1/2" 1.1m
Draft 2'1"/4'7" 0.62/1.4m
Sail Area (incl. topsail) 307 sq.ft 28.51 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 2300 lbs 1043 kg
Ballast 1111 lbs 504 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Strip plank
Major strip wood requirements for hull 2210' of 1/2" x 1 1/4" (675m of 12x30mm) Western Red Cedar + 430 sq.ft of 1/8" (40 sq.m of 2.5) Kaya veneer or 2210' of 11/16" x 1 1/4" (675m of 16 or 18mm x 30mm) Western Red Cedar plus glass sheathing
Guidance Use Up to 6-8 adults
Drawing/Design Package 7 x A1 drawings + 8 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  18'4" TOSHER PLANS

18'4" TOSHER PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £245

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 294 Euros/$331 USD)

18'4" TOSHER PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £225

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 270 Euros/$304 USD)

 

25' LAKELAND PULLING BOAT
Lakeland 25'Lakeland 25'
The Lakeland 25 is a modern double chined pulling boat designed for use on lakes, estuaries and offshore by outward bound organizations, scout groups etc. No frame set-up is required - she is made using simple stitch and tape techniques with computer generated and faired ply hull panels stitched together with preformed ply frames and bulkheads. Epoxy and glass tape is then used on all the hull seams and joins. 9mm plywood is used throughout. Twelve rowers can be accommodated with space for their gear under the seats. An outboard well is situated aft and the sole will self drain when the boat is empty and at anchor. She could take an inboard engine and be fitted out with a cabin and more decking. 

25' Lakeland Pulling Boat Particulars

LOA 25' 7.64m
Beam 6'9" 2.06m
Hull Mid Depth 2'8" 0.82m
Draft 12" 0.3m
Approx. Dry Weight 1000 lbs 454 kg

Hull Shape

Multi-chine with 3 planks per side
Construction Methods Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 20 x 9mm sheets
1 x 12mm sheet
Guidance Use 12-16 teenagers
Drawing/Design Package 5 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  25' LAKELAND PULLING BOAT PLANS

25' LAKELAND PULLING BOAT PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £195

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 234 Euros/$263 USD)

25' LAKELAND PULLING BOAT PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £175

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 210 Euros/$236 USD)

 
22' VIRGINIAN SKIFF  

We have the computer generated mould shapes and building jig details (only) for a 22'x7'2" (6.71x2.18m) Yankee Skiff for rowing or motor power. Could be strip planked or completed in clinker ply. These skiffs have a narrow flat bottom plank and a shapely wineglass transom and were often used for oyster tonging.

22' Virginian Skiff Particulars

LOA 22' 6.71m
Beam 7'2" 2.18m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 2 1/2" 0.67m
Draft 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight    

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Strip plank, clinker ply
Major plywood requirements for hull  
Guidance Use 6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 1 x A4 instruction sheet
Additions and alterations included with the plans Plank shapes for 9 planks per side stitch and tape version.

 

ORDER THE  22' VIRGINIAN SKIFF PLANS

22' VIRGINIAN SKIFF (MOULDS/JIG ONLY) PRINTED PLANS 

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - FULL PLAN £45                 

22' VIRGINIAN SKIFF (MOULDS/JIG ONLY) PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - FULL PLAN £45                 

(Approx. 54 Euros/$61 USD)


 
23'5" EAST CORNISH LUGGER  

This craft takes it's heritage from quite a number of traditional fishing craft used around the South West and French coasts for pilchard and mackerel driving. These boats had quite a number of subtle variations on the lug rig and in this case we have gone for a dipping main with standing lug mizzen mounted fairly well forward making a bumpkin unnecessary. The hull is a simplified form of a type which we have initially developed for constructing simple versions of classic motor boats. this uses pre-shaped ply sides which are attached to a computer generated framework of ply bulkheads and girders. The bottom is formed using arched ply in 2 layers and the round bilge area is strip planked with the whole hull sheathed in glass cloth. She has a steel centreplate and is fitted out in open fashion with side decks and thwarts and has areas for an outboard well and built-in buoyancy. LOD 23'5" (7.14m); Beam 7'2" (2.17m); Draft 18"/4'4" (0.45/1.3m); Sail Area 331 sq.ft. (30.8 sq.m.); Approx. weight 1100 lbs. (500 kg) excl. ballast of up to 330 lbs (150 kg).

23' 5" East Cornish Lugger Particulars

LOA 23'5" 7.14m
Beam 7'2" 2.17m
Hull Mid Depth 2'4" 0.7m
Draft 18"/4'4" 0.45/1.3m
Sail Area 331 sq.ft 30.8 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight excl. ballast 1100 lbs 500 kg

Hull Shape

U shaped
Construction Methods Ply over frame
Major plywood requirements for hull 6 x 6mm sheets
6 x 9mm sheets
2 x 12mm sheets
1 x 18mm sheets
Guidance Use 6 adults +
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 32 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  23'5" EAST CORNISH LUGGER PLANS

23'5" EAST CORNISH LUGGER PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £120

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 144 Euros/$162 USD)

23'5" EAST CORNISH LUGGER PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £100

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 200 Euros/$135 USD)

 
21' GRACE HARWAR LONG BOAT
 

Grace Harwar

 
 
This design, for a Dutch client, has 8 planks per side which are simply stitched together edge to edge and finished with epoxy and tape. She may be fitted out in many different ways but the standard drawings show her with a steel centreboard which is below the sole level and with plenty of seat/storage spaces. She has an outboard well and the drawings give details of a boom tent and cuddy.

21; Grace Harwar Particulars

LOA 21'4" 6.5m
Beam 6'7" 2m
Hull Mid Depth 2'4" 0.7m
Draft 1'8"/4'5" 0.5/1.35m
Sail Area 170 sq.ft 15.81 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 1000 lbs 454 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge with 8 planks per side
Construction Methods Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 20 x 9mm sheets
2 x 12mm Sheets
Guidance Use 4-6 adults
Drawing/Design Package + 11 A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Double sprit mainsails with jib

 

ORDER THE  21' GRACE HARWAR PLANS

21' GRACE HARWAR PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £245

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 294 Euros/$321 USD)

21' GRACE HARWAR PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £225

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 270 Euros/$304 USD)

 
DRONTHEIM YAWL  

21'8" x 6' x 3' (mid-depth) Drontheim Yawl for the Causeway Coast Kayak Assoc. - this is a traditional Irish open yawl and we have been asked to model her on the computer and develop the 9 hull planks for stitch and tape construction plus frame shapes only - guidance is available for those who need construction details, or we can draw up plans to suit.

21' 8" Drontheim Yawl Particulars

LOA 21'8"  
Beam 6'  
Hull Mid Depth 2'1" 0.64m
Draft 3'  
Approx. Dry Weight    

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Stitch tape
Major plywood requirements for hull  
Guidance Use 6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 1 x A4 instruction sheet
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  DRONTHEIM YAWL PLANS

DRONTHEIM YAWL (PLANK/FRAMES ONLY) PTINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - FULL PLAN £75                     

DRONTHEIM YAWL (PLANK/FRAMES ONLY) PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - FULL PLAN £75                     

(Approx. 90 Euros/$101 USD)

 

 

20' CATALAN FISHING BOAT  

This is a 20’ (6.1m) Traditional Llaut Catalan double ended fishing boat for Mr. Jose Grisell. The hull is for Cedar strip planking - she has a large hold and an inboard engine arrangement. Beam is 7'6" (2.29m) and the loaded displacement to the DWL is 1.5 tons (1524kg).

The hull has a typical Mediterranean hull shape with a hard bilge and fairly fine ends making a stable and sea-kindly hull form.

Jose Grisell's example planked.

 

20' Catalan Fishing Boat Particulars

LOA 20' 6.1m
Beam 7'6" 2.29m
Hull Mid Depth 3'5" 1.04m
Draft 1'8" 0.5m
Sail Area 196 sq.ft 18.2 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 2450 lbs 1111 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Strip plank - 2 layers of 12mm
Major plywood requirements for hull 4260' of 1/2" x 1 3/4" (1300m of 12x45mm) Western Red Cedar
Guidance Use 4-6 adults + gear/cargo
Drawing/Design Package 6 x A1 drawings + 4 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  20' LLAUT CATALAN FISHING BOAT PLANS

20' LLAUT CATALAN FISHING BOAT PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £295

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 354 Euros/$398 USD)

20' LLAUT CATALAN FISHING BOAT PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £275

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 330 Euros/$371 USD)

 
18' BITTERN DAYSAILER  



The Bittern design started life when our client bought an old and rotting daysailer which he intended to restore - however, he realised that starting from scratch would be easier and give him a brand new boat which, with modern strip plank construction, would have low maintenance for many years to come. At the same time we increased her length and depth.

She has lifting bilge plates with cases which form the seat/locker fronts and which make her easy to trail and leave an uncluttered cockpit space suitable for sleeping in. An optional cuddy is shown which could be permanent or detachable and she could take a full cabin. A versatile little daysailer for coastal cruising with the family. An outboard can be mounted on the transom or in a well.

 

18' Bittern Daysailer Particulars

LOA 17'9" 5.4m
Beam 6'9" 2.06m
Hull Mid Depth 1 11 1/2" 0.59m
Draft 1'/3'7" 0.3/1.1m
Sail Area 226 sq.ft 21 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 2315 lbs 1050 kg
Ballast 662 lbs 300 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Strip plank
Major plywood requirements for hull 2164' of 5/8" x 1 1/4" (660m of 16 x30mm) Western Red Cedar
Guidance Use Up to 6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 7 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  18' BITTERN PLANS

18' BITTERN PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £270

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 324 Euros/$365 USD)

18' BITTERN PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £250

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 300 Euros/$338 USD)


FRIGATE'S BOAT
A 23’3” Ship’s Boat for Mr. Ian Bloomfield - this is a strip planked version of a 17th/18th Century Frigate’s Boat - she is modelled on the bluff bowed craft used for general work in the Fleet and will have a carronade with it's slide mounted on the bow! She carries a windlass so that the mast arrangement can be used as a derrick. She has a gaff cutter rig. Beam is 8'.

Whilst we understand that not too many clients will want to build her, she represents the sort of interesting craft we researchand get involved in.

Frigatep4.jpg (12898 bytes)Frigatep3.jpg (18321 bytes)Frigatep6.jpg (6275 bytes)
Frigatep2.jpg (13171 bytes)Frigatep1.jpg (11651 bytes)Frigatep5.jpg (9185 bytes)

Left, fully crewed and armed with a carronade.
Above, afloat and looking good near a more modern military craft.
Left, getting ready for the sail plan.

...and below, rigged.

Frigate's Boat Particulars

LOA 23'3" 7.09m
Beam 8' 2.44m
Hull Mid Depth 4' 0 1/2" 1.13m
Draft 1'6" 0.45m
Sail Area 320 sq.ft 29.76 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 3360 lbs 1524 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Strip plank - double 12mm thickness
Major plywood requirements for hull 4590' of 1/2" x 1 3/4" (1400m of 12 x 45mm) Western Red Cedar
Guidance Use 15 adults +
Drawing/Design Package 7 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  FRIGATE'S BOAT PLANS

FRIGATE'S BOAT  PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £295

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 354 Euros/$398 USD)

FRIGATE'S BOAT  PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £275

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 330 Euros/$371 USD)

 

18' BUNGAY BROADS DAYBOAT
This design is based upon the traditional daysailers and small yachts that can be hired on the Norfolk Broads.
Construction is Cedar strip planking over computer faired moulds/jig. The mast is stepped in a tabernacle for easy raising/lowering and she can take 4-6 adults comfortably. Storage is under the fore deck either side of the mast.
The keel consists of lead ballast bolted to a central steel plate (which has a flange at the top thro’ bolted to the inner keel) - the plate is sheathed in wood/epoxy to a foil shape.



This example by Julian Pursaill.
 

18' Bungay Particulars

LOA 18' 5.5m
Beam 6'4" 1.9m
Hull Mid Depth 2'1 1/2" 0.65m
Draft 2'10" 0.88m
Sail Area 225 sq.ft 20.94 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 1450 lbs 658 kg
Ballast 470 lbs 213 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Strip plank
Major strip wood requirements for hull 1840' of 5/8" x 1 1/4" (560m of 16x30mm) Western Red Cedar
Guidance Use 2-4 adults
Drawing/Design Package 9 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Larger sail plan - 245 sq.ft (22.76 sq.m)

 

ORDER THE  18' BUNGAY BROADS DAYBOAT PLANS

18' BUNGAY BROADS DAYBOAT  PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £270

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 324 Euros/$365 USD)

18' BUNGAY BROADS DAYBOAT  PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £250

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 300 Euros/$338 USD)

 

18' ANT BROADS DAYBOAT
The Ant is similar in size to our Bungay but represents another variation of the type of delightful dayboat found on the Norfolk Broads. She has a simple high peak balanced lug rig - this shape of sail allows the use of stays which in turns means that the mast can be tabernacle mounted.

The beam is slightly less than that of the Bungay design amidships but we have given her a wider quarter deck again, following another line of Broads dayboats.


Construction is again Cedar strip planking over computer faired moulds/jig. The mast is stepped in a tabernacle for easy raising/lowering and she can take 4-6 adults comfortably. Storage is under the fore deck either side of the mast.


The keel consists of lead ballast bolted to a central steel plate (which has a flange at the top thro’ bolted to the inner keel) - the plate is sheathed in wood/epoxy to a foil shape.

There is no reason why the Bungay rigs cannot be used on the Ant and vice versa.

The Ant by the way, is a river on the Norfolk Broads.


18' Ant Particulars

LOA 18' 5.5m
Beam 6' 1.82m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 1 1/2" 0.65m
Draft 2'8" 0.815m
Sail Area 194 sq.ft 18.09 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 1450 lbs 658 kg
Ballast 470 lbs 213 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Strip plank
Major strip wood requirements for hull 1800' of 5/8" x 1 1/4" (550m of 16x30mm) Western Red Cedar
Guidance Use 2-4 adults
Drawing/Design Package 7 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  18' ANT BROADS DAYBOAT PLANS

18' ANT BROADS DAYBOAT  PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £270

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 324 Euros/$365 USD)

18' ANT BROADS DAYBOAT  PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £250

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 300 Euros/$338 USD)

 

16'x6' LIGHTSHIP'S LIFEBOAT  

We have the computer faired mould, inner stem and transom shape for an open boat based upon a 16’ x 6’ Lightship’s Lifeboat—a sturdy little seaboat which could take 12 men and carry a simple lug rig—they were clinker built but could be strip planked.

 

16'x6' Lightship's Lifeboat Particulars

LOA 16' 4.88m
Beam 6' 1.83m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 7 1/2" 0.8m
Draft 12" average 0.3m
Approx. Dry Weight    

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Clinker or strip plank
Major plywood requirements for hull  
Guidance Use  
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings (moulds and jig only) + 2 x A4 instruction sheets - with guidance wood scantlings
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  16' LIGHTSHIP'S LIFEBOAT PLANS

16' LIGHTSHIP'S LIFEBOAT MOULD  PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - FULL PLAN £45          

16' LIGHTSHIP'S LIFEBOAT MOULD  PDF PLANS 

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - FULL PLAN £45          

(Approx. 54 Euros/$61 USD)



18' CORMORANT FAST DAYBOAT
We designed the 16’ Stornoway for Walt Scherf and having built that boat, he asked me to draw up an 18’ fast dayboat based partly on the Stornoway model but with lower sleeker lines. What has evolved is a hull with 6 planks per side and a very narrow flat bottom panel to make construction easier. The plans have been drawn up for clinker/ply construction but the plank shapes are given for stitch and tape construction too. For both methods, construction starts with a ply backbone epoxied to the narrow bottom panel making a very strong ‘T’ section.

The standard plan uses a aerofoil sectioned daggerboard for maximum efficiency but she could take a hinged centreboard. There is plenty of room for buoyancy and dry storage.

 

 

18' Cormorant Particulars

LOA 18' 5.49m
Beam 6'1" 1.85m
Hull Mid Depth 1'10" 0.56m
Draft 7"/4'2" 0.18/1.26m
Sail Area 149 sq.ft 13.83 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 475 lbs 215 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge with 6 planks per side
Construction Methods stitch and tape and clinker ply
Major plywood requirements for hull 18 x 6mm sheets
2 1/2 x 9mm sheets
1 x 12mm sheet
1 x 18mm sheet
Guidance Use 3 or more adults
Drawing/Design Package 6 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  18' CORMORANT DAYBOAT PLANS

18' CORMORANT DAYBOAT  PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £170

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 104 Euros/$230 USD)

18' CORMORANT DAYBOAT  PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £150

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 180 Euros/$203 USD)

 

 6m FLUSHING CLINKER DAYSAILER

This large daysailer may be built in 2 versions—a fixed keel motorboat with either an inboard engine or outboard in a well, or a sailing version with fixed or lifting keel. Construction is for clinker/ply over computer generated moulds which could also be used for a strip plank version. There is plenty of stowage space and she could take a cuddy and/or boom tent.

LOD 198” (5.99m); Beam 6’8” (2.03m); Draft—long keel version 2’ (0.61m),  centreplate version 1’4”/3’11” (0.4/1.18m); Approx. wht. 1488lbs (675kg); Ballast 331 lbs (150kg); Sail Area 214 sq.ft (19.93 sq.m).

6m Flushing Particulars

LOA 19'8" 5.99m
Beam 6'8" 2.03m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 4 1/2" 0.72m
Draft - long keel version
Draft - centreplate version
2'
1'4"/3'11"
0.61m
0.4/1.18m
Sail Area 214 sq.ft 19.93 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 1488 lbs 675 kg
Ballast 331 lbs 150 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Clinker ply
Major plywood requirements for hull 4 x 4mm sheets
15 x 6mm sheets (some my be 9mm for 9mm planking)
3 x 9mm sheets
2 x 12mm sheets
Guidance Use Up to 6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 8 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  6m FLUSHING DAYSAILER PLANS

6m FLUSHING DAYSAILER PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £295

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 354 Euros/$398 USD)

6m FLUSHING DAYSAILER PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £275

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 330 Euros/$371 USD)

 

 SAFE HARBOUR 12 STRIP PLANKED DAYSAILER

Based on the Dark Harbor 12 designed by B.B. Crowninshield in the early part of the 20th Century, this design has an updated underwater shape and construction method.

She is very much a mini J class. With a 12’ waterline and overall length of over 20’ she has elegantly long overhangs which hark back to a bygone era of sailing. Construction is for modern strip planking using Western Red Cedar over computer faired moulds.

LOA 20’3” (6.18m); LWL 12’3” (3.74m); Beam 5’8” (1.73m); Draft 3’2” (0.96m); Displ. To WL 2117lbs (960kg); Ballast 970lbs (440kg); Sail Area 216 sq.ft. (20.11sq.m)  

 

Left - the first Safe Harbour under construction by Donald Good of The Leaky Boat Co. - https://www.leaky-boat.cz/
Left and below, a nicely finished example by C. Osler  
 

The standard of Mr. Osler's workmanship is outstanding as you can see here - an article and review of this example will be in Classic boat soon.

.......and sailing (photo from the article in the Watercraft - issue 85 (Jan/Feb 2011)).  

Safe Harbour 12 Particulars

LOA 20'3" 6.18m
Beam 5'8" 1.73m
Hull Mid Depth 2'7" 0.78m
Draft 3'2" 0.96m
Sail Area 216 sq.ft 20.11 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 1500 lbs 680 kg
Ballast 970 lbs 440 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Strip plank
Major wood requirements for hull 1640' of 5/8" x 1 1/4" (500m of 16x30mm) Western Red Cedar
Guidance Use 3 + adults
Drawing/Design Package 12 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans Gaff and Bermudan main rigs given

 

ORDER THE  SAFE HARBOUR 12 PLANS

SAFE HARBOUR 12 DAYSAILER PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £270

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 324 Euros/$365 USD)

SAFE HARBOUR 12 DAYSAILER PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £250

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 300 Euros/$338 USD)

 CALM HARBOUR 12 STRIP PLANKED DAYSAILER

 Based on our Safe Harbour design which was based on the Dark Harbor 12 designed by B.B. Crowninshield in the early part of the 20th Century, this design has been made beamier so that she can carry less ballast and use a steel centreplate.

  She retains the elegantly long overhangs on a 12’ waterline length but has a draft with the plate up of just 1’7” (0.48m) which allows her up tight creeks and back waters.

  Construction is for modern strip planking using Western Red Cedar over computer faired moulds.

 

 

 

Below is an example under construction by Rex Burgamy.
 

Calm Harbour 12 Particulars

LOA 20'3" 6.18m
Beam 6'11" 2.10m
Hull Mid Depth 2'4" 0.70m
Draft 1'7"/3'7" 0.48m/1.10m
Sail Area 176 sq.ft 16.39 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 1323 lbs 600 kg
Ballast 628 lbs 285 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Strip plank
Major wood requirements for hull 2164' of 5/8" x 1 1/4" (660m of 16x30mm) Western Red Cedar
Guidance Use 3 + adults
Drawing/Design Package 8 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  CALM HARBOUR 12 PLANS

CALM HARBOUR 12 DAYSAILER PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £270

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 324 Euros/$365 USD)

CALM HARBOUR 12 DAYSAILER PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £250

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 300 Euros/$338 USD)

 18'7" SNIPA SPRIT SAILING FISHING BOAT
Snipa

Snipa’s (pronounced Sneepa) are traditional clinker Nordic Fishing boats with a reputation for excellent sea keeping qualities and stability. Construction is fairly traditional but uses ply for the clinker planking over laminated frames. Below the waterline some of the more extreme concavity in the sectional shape has been removed to make planking more simple and to make her easier to strip plank if that is the hull construction method chosen rather than the clinker method shown on the drawings.

Many traditional boats have been converted with an inboard engine—the installation of a Farymann 7.5 hp engine is detailed as an option. Ballast used to be stone and this can still be used although a ballast keel is also detailed. She is built over frames which may be traditional solid or laminated and which are computer faired.

   

18'7" Snipa Sprit rigged Fishing Boat Particulars

LOA 18'7" 5/67m
Beam 6/8" 2.03m
Hull Mid Depth 2'11" 0.88m
Draft 2'1" 0.65m
Sail Area 156 sq.ft 14.54 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 1808 lbs 820 kg
Ballast 551 lbs 250 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Clinker (may also be strip planked)
Major plywood requirements for hull 14 sheets of 12mm high quality plywood
Guidance Use 6 or more adults
Drawing/Design Package 9 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  18'7" SNIPA  PLANS

SNIPA FISHING BOAT

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £245

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 294 Euros/$331 USD)

SNIPA FISHING BOAT

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £225

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 270 Euros/$304 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).

 

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 lovely example up for sale at Rossiters.  

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  

 

ORDER THE  PORT PEGASUS PLANS

PORT PEGASUS PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £140

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 168 Euros/$189 USD)

PORT PEGASUS PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £120

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 144 Euros/$162 USD)

 

 27' NORTHUMBRIAN COBLE
Marlow 27

Most East Coast Cobles were of clinker (lapstrake) construction but a few were carvel and the 27’ Northumbrian Coble emulates one of these by using modern strip planked construction. I have not attempted to ‘modernize’ the concept too much and so have gone for the traditional deep forefoot, well angled rudder and twin ‘drafts’ (skegs) to help keep her to windward under sail and ‘grip’ the water. She is essentially a large open working boat with moveable seating set up mainly for rowing but with and an optional outboard well and a traditional standing lug rig.

Although not shown at present, we can produce the moulds and jig details for a clinker version, if that is preferred.

27' Northumbrian Coble Particulars

LOA 27' 8.23m
Beam 7'2" 2.18m
Hull Mid Depth 2'10" 0.86m
Draft
Draft incl rudder
1' 6 1/2"
4'1"
0.47m
1.24m
Approx. Dry Weight 1720 lbs 780 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge with tumblehome aft
Construction Methods Strip plank
Major strip wood requirements for hull 3115' of 3/4" x 1 1/4" (950m of 18x30mm) Western Red Cedar
Guidance Use 6-8 adults
Drawing/Design Package 7 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  27' NORTHUMBRIAN COBLE PLANS

27' NORTHUMBRIAN COBLE PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £295

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 354 Euros/$398 USD)

27' NORTHUMBRIAN COBLE PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £275

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 330 Euros/$371 USD)

NEW  16' DUTCH PUNTER
Marlow 27

 The traditional Punter is a small Dutch work boat with a simple single chine and flat bottomed hull and an upper strake which is shaped to give tumblehome. Her sprit rig is very practical allowing the sail to be brailed up against the mast when not in use rather than having to be dropped into the boat. Brailing up also allows power to be taken off the rig quickly.

  Construction is ply over frame with softwood frames and ply girders erected upside down on a strongback, chine stringers fitted and the ply planking put on oversize and trimmed back. This method is used rather than stitch and tape because of the shape of the bow although S&T could be used if all the planking was fitted in 2 thin layers. She uses 7 sheets of 4mm ply and 10 sheets of 9mm ply.

Left, a lovely model of the Dutch Punter by Harry Amphlett.
 

16' Dutch Punter Particulars

LOA 16' 4.88m
Beam 5'7" 1.70m
Hull Mid Depth 2'3 1/2" 0.70m
Draft
Draft incl rudder
9 1/2"
2'6"
0.24m
0.76m
Approx. Dry Weight 662 lbs 300 kg

Hull Shape

Hard chine flat bottomed
Construction Methods Ply plank over frame
Major plywood requirements for hull 7 sheets of 4mm
10 sheets of 9mm
Guidance Use 4-6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 6 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  16' DUTCH PUNTER PLANS

16' DUTCH PUNTER PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £170

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 204 Euros/$230 USD)

16' DUTCH PUNTER PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £150

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 180 Euros/$203 USD)

NEW  16' RIVER LAPWING CATBOAT
Marlow 27

 This is a curvaceous and neat example of the traditional American catboat. She has been designed to give maximum usability and space in a 16' long package. There is plenty of room for storage and to fit the batteries for an electric drive pod. The drawings show a half-decked open boat but she could take a simple wood or canvas cuddy, boom tent and has room to sleep on.

 The hull has plenty of form stability in her sections and ends in the lovely tumblehome bow of the traditional cape Cod catboats.

 Construction is for Cedar strip planking over computer faired moulds. The first Lapwing is being built by Tavy Wooden Boats (Devon).

Below are the photos of the first build by John Harris of Tavy Wooden Boats (Devon).  
Below, she emerges and is turned upright - looking very nice.
 

16' River Lapwing Catboat Particulars

LOA 15'10" 4.85m
Beam 7' 2.13m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 6" 0.75m
Draft
Draft incl rudder
1'6"
3'10"
0.46m
1.17m
Approx. Dry Weight (incl. electric pod and batteries) 1500 lbs 680 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Cedar strip plank
Major plywood requirements for hull 1740' of 1/2" x 1 1/4" (530m of 18x30mm) Western Red Cedar
Guidance Use 4-6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 7 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  16' RIVER LAPWING CATBOAT PLANS

16' RIVER LAPWING CATBOAT PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £180

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 216 Euros/$243 USD)

16' RIVER LAPWING CATBOAT PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £160

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 192 Euros/$216 USD)

NEW  30' CORNISH MOTOR GIG
Marlow 27

 Based on the traditional Cornish Pilot Gig this updated version has had it's beam increased from the usual 5' (1.525m) to 6'9" (2.05m) to accommodate an inboard diesel engine and a bigger rig. These gigs were used for general service, salvage and piloting and sometimes, for fishing. With it's engine, rig and centreplate she will be a very useful multi-purpose craft still able to move well under oar.

She can be built without the engine or the centreplate if you want to use her for other purposes. She is half decked but could be built completely open or even take a small cabin.

Construction is modern Cedar strip overlaid with Khaya veneer with several of the moulds being used as permanent frames and bulkheads.

The first Cornish Gig being built by Richard Biddle.

30' Cornish Motor Gig Particulars

LOD 30' 9.12m
Beam 6' 9" 2.06m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 7 1/2" 0.80m
Draft
Draft incl rudder
2' 1 1/2"
5' 1"
0.65m
1.56m
Approx. Dry Weight (incl. engine) 1433 lbs 650 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Cedar strip plank
Strip plank requirements for hull 2720' of 1/2" x 1 1/4" (830m of 12x35mm) Western Red Cedar plus 645 sq.ft. of 3/32" (60 sq.m. of 2mm) Khaya veneer
Guidance Use 6 adults +
Drawing/Design Package 8 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  30' CORNISH MOTOR GIG PLANS

30' CORNISH MOTOR GIG PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £295

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 354 Euros/$398 USD)

30' CORNISH MOTOR GIG PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £275

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 330 Euros/$371 USD)

NEW  18' ELAINE II OPEN DAYBOAT

 Fred Rebell (1886-1968) was a lone sailor and adventurer - he fled from Latvia to Germany to avoid conscription, stowed away on a Sydney-bound ship and after marrying/divorcing and working in Australia, tried to emigrate to the US but was refused a visa. He eventually bought an 18' open boat, named her Elaine after a girl who spurned his attentions and then undertook the first recorded single handed west-east passage across the Pacific to San Pedro harbour in California, arriving in January 1933. Without legal papers he was deported to Latvia but eventually ended his days as a carpenter and lay-preacher. You can read of his adventures at sea, using a home-made sextant in his book 'Escape to the Sea'.

 No drawings of Elaine survive - only a few grainy black and white photos. I was asked to use the photos as best I could to draw up a dayboat to match the original Elaine as close as possible, and this design is the result. She had quite a flat sheer line, relatively hard bilges and a large open cockpit so, very much like some of the old regatta boats. As a half-decker with a good freeboard she will be a dry boat that you sit-in rather than on and which has generous amounts of stowage.

 Construction uses the modern clinker ply method but plans could be drawn up for a strip plank version and she could take a small cuddy or even a cabin.

 She uses a steel centreplate and an outboard can be hung on the transom or mounted in a well.

18' Elaine II Particulars

LOD 17' 11" 5.46m
Beam 7' 3" 2.21m
Hull Mid Depth 2' 10" 0.86m
Draft
Draft incl rudder
1' 8 1/2"
4'
0.52m
1.22m
Approx. Dry Weight 2018 lbs 915 kg

Hull Shape

Round bilge
Construction Methods Clinker ply
Major plywood requirements for hull 4 x 4mm sheet
18 x 9mm sheets
13x 18mm sheet
Guidance Use 6 adults +
Drawing/Design Package 8 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
Additions and alterations included with the plans  

 

ORDER THE  18' ELAINE II PLANS

18' ELAINE II PRINTED PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £220

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 264 Euros/$297 USD)

18' ELAINE II PDF PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £20.00/FULL PLANS £200

(Study Plan approx. 24 Euros/$27 USD; Full Plan approx. 240 Euros/$270 USD)

NEW 25' SANDOLO

 The Sandolo is a traditional flat bottomed rowing boat used in Venice and the Venetian Lagoon and unlike the Gondola is, like most craft, symmetrical about it's centerline. In fact it is of a simple flat bottomed, single chine shape with flared topsides and long overhangs. Like the Gondola it has a pointed and decorated metal nose (ferro) but does not usually have any seats or benches. Passengers tend to sit on cushions on the floor boards or on low seats.

 Despite it's 25' length, these boats normally only carry 2 passengers plus the oarsman although you can get 2 more passengers sitting towards the bows.

 Construction in the traditional boats is very simple using solid wood boards for the bottom and sides often without a chine log (stringer) and a large number of simple frames. We have been asked to update the construction a little for longevity but in such a way that the interior looks traditional. So, we have gone for plywood hull panels using the stitch and epoxy method of construction. The builder can use just 5 frames or, add others to make the interior look authentic.

 The Sandolo family is quite wide with some used for fishing, others for racing and even the police had their own variant - most are now used for pleasure. Each variant has different proportions and so the plans show two variants (Mark 1 and Mark 2) - the first with an overall beam of 4'3" (1.30m) and 1' 6 1/4" (0.46m) mid hull depth and quite a lot of rocker to the hull shape and a displacement volume of around 1100lbs (500kg) and the second with an overall beam of 4' 9 1/2" (1.46m), 1' 7 3/4" (500mm) mid hull depth and less rocker to the bottom which increases the displacement volume to 1450 lbs (660kg) and therefore more carrying capacity.

 Normally Sandolos are rowed standing up and facing forward and details of the Forcola sculpted rowlocks and oars are given on the plans along with the shape of a typical Ferro (bow ornament).

 

25' Sandolo Particulars

  Mk 1 Mk 2
LOA 25'4" 7.745m 25'3" 7.720m
Beam 4'3" 1.30m 4' 9 1/2" 1.46m
Hull Mid Depth 1' 6 1/4" 0.462m 1' 7 3/4" 0.50m
Draft 7" 1/ 4' 0.185m 7 1/4" 0.185m
Approx. Dry Weight 595 lbs 270 kg 639 lbs 290 kg

Hull Shape

Flat bottom single chine
Construction Method Stitch and Epoxy plywood - could be built ply over frame.
Major plywood requirements for hull 7 sheets of 9mm
1 sheet 6mm
Guidance Use 3 - 5 adults 5 - 6 adults
Drawing/Design Package 7 x A1 drawings + 4 x A4 instruction sheets

 

ORDER THE  25' SANDOLO PLANS

UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £25/FULL PLANS £175

(Study Plan approx. 30 Euros/$34 USD; Full Plan approx. 210 Euros/$237 USD)
UK/EU/US/Elsewhere - STUDY PLAN £25/FULL PLANS £150

(Study Plan approx. 30 Euros/$34 USD; Full Plan approx. 180 Euros/$203 USD)

Post & Packing Charges when Ordering Printed Dayboat Plans

The postal charges on individual items are:

  • UK - £5

  • EU/Europe - £11

  • USA - £18

  • Elsewhere - £18

All posted items are usually sent by Royal Mail International Tracked Service.

The Post and Packing charges for orders which include more than one item are combined to give a lower P&P charge than if the items are charged separately.

Note - if you wish to order both Printed and PDF (emailed) items, these orders are handled separately on different secure payment systems.

FOR DETAILS OF THE STITCH & TAPE
AND CEDAR STRIP PLANK
CONSTRUCTION METHODS SEE THE HOME PAGE