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Welcome to our catalogue of practical designs for the motor boat and launch enthusiast. We have a wide range of power driven craft to choose from ranging from traditional craft to more contemporary designs. The designs use both the ply/epoxy and strip plank methods of construction. Our plans are fully detailed for the home builder and our practical experience over the past 25 years ensures that each design is a practical building proposition for the average boat builder. For instance, whilst we use modern epoxy gluing and filleting techniques extensively in the construction of our smaller plywood craft, for our larger ply yachts we use a combination of ply/ epoxy and ply on frame techniques. This means that the builder has the benefit of our accurate computer generated frame and girder shapes which are slotted together to give a rigid framework to work as a basis for the construction. . This is all explained in our Manual of Plywood Boat Construction for Larger Craft and allows the builder to tailor the construction method he uses to his own needs. We also have a growing number of round bilge strip plank designs and this is a method becoming more popular combining, as it does, the finish and looks of a conventional round bilged hull and a relatively straight forward and low skill method of construction - see our Strip Plank Boat Construction manual. CATALOGUE CONTENTS
SECTION Motor Boats up to 16 in Length Motor Boats 16 to 20 in Length Motor Boats 21 to 30 in Length Motor Boats over 30 in Length Classic Motor Boats Price List Page MB PAGE MB1 MB30 MB44 MB65 MB78 MB97
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POWER 1
16x56 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 weekends 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.
Power 1 Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Approx. Dry Weight Engine Speed Hull Shape Construction Methods Major plywood requirements for hull Guidance Use Drawing/Design Package Additions and alterations included with the plans 16' 5'6" (mk 1) 6' (mk 2) 2'3" 9" 250 lbs Up to 75 hp 24 knots with 20 hp U shape - flat bottom with 3 planks per side (mark 2) Stitch and tape 4 x 6 or 9mm sheets 3 x 12mm sheets General purpose for up to 6 adults - coastal 3 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction/spec sheets Mark 2 with 3 chines per side and 6' beam. 4.88m 1.68m and 1.83m 0.68m 0.23m
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An example of the Mark 2 Power 1 with it's additional chine built by Darren Atherton.
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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.
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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.
Power 14 Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Approx. Dry Weight Engine Speed Hull Shape Construction Methods Major plywood requirements for hull Guidance Use Drawing/Design Package Additions and alterations included with the plans Page MB 6 14'6" 5'6" 2'7" 4.42m 1.67m 0.79m
9 1/2" 0.24m 375 lbs (open version) 170 kg 475 lbs (cuddy version) 215 kg Up to 35 hp for general all round use 18 knots with 20hp U shape with 3 planks per side Stitch and tape and ply over frame 11 x 6mm sheets (+ 2 sheets for the cuddy) 1 x 9mm sheet Up to 4-5 adults estuary/coastal 4 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
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.
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 of the Sandmartin 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.
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This is a smaller sister to the 13 Harriershe 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-topable and uses 5 sheets of 6mm ply. LOA 96 (2.90m); Beam 47 (1.40m); Approx. Wht. 85lbs (39kg).
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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 and below finished with a centre console.
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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 143 (4.34m); Beam 6 (1.83m); Draft 8 (0.2m); Approx. weight 350 lbs.
Shetland 14 Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Approx. Dry Weight Engine Hull Shape Construction Methods Major plywood requirements for hull Guidance Use Drawing/Design Package Additions and alterations included with the plans Page MB 14 14'3" 6' 2' 8" 350 lbs (plywood) Up to 20 hp U shape with 3 planks per side Steel/aluminum - also plywood 17 x 6mm sheets Estuary/coastal with 4-6 adults 3 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction/spec sheets 4.34m 1.83m 0.61m 0.2m
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15 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. 147 x 39 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.
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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 56.
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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 46 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.
1' 6 1/2" and 1' 11" (mark 0.47m and 0.58n 2) 7" 0.18m 215 lbs 98 kg
2-20 hp Single chine flat bottom (2 chine for mark 2 version) Stitch and tape 5 x 9mm sheets 4-6 adults - estuary 3 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction/spec sheets Mark 2 hull panels with 6' (1.83m) beam
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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.
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This design has been based upon our Northumbrian Coble designsthe 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.
These photos are of a strip planked version beautifully built by Serdar Gulten.
The example below is the original stitch and tape ply version of the Fly Fishing Coble, this one by Matthew Clark.
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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.
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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 waysie. 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 constructionframing incorporates the plywood bulkheads etc. Mid hull depth is 19 (0.53m).
1'9" 0.54m 7 1/2" 0.19m 1' 2 1/2" 0.37m 331 lbs 150 kg 573 lbs 260 kg Round bilge with 8 planks per side Clinker ply 1 x 6mm sheet 8 x 9mm sheets 5-6 adults 5 x A1 drawings + 3 x A4 instruction sheets
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Graeme Clark built example with additional plank on topsides making the slightly deeper..
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POWER 1.3
The Power 1.3 is a development of the original Power 1 design. In this case, we were asked to produce a simply built hull with more capacity and suitable for offshore and estuary conditions. We have retained the flat bottom section which eases and quickens construction but increased both the beam and hull depth substantially. The drawings give details for welded aluminium construction but she could easily be made using the hull panel shapes given on the drawings, in plywood. Water tight side bench seats are shown aft and a separate buoyancy compartment forward but fit out can be altered to suit and a cuddy or wheelhouse could be fitted. LOD 17'2" (5.23m); Beam 7'6" (2.28m); Construction weight in aluminium 595 lbs (270 kg).
POWER 2.2
This craft is a widened and a more sophisticated version of our Power 2 design. The bottom panel has been slightly veed to give a softer ride and her depth has been increased. This along with her wider beam enables her to be fitted out with a more extensive cabin structure and with larger tanks etc. Construction starts by assembling the frames and the transom onto the ply girder (backbone). The builder may then attach chine stringers to the frames and fit the hull panels oversize (to be trimmed later) use the panel shapes given on the drawings and stitch their edges together along the chines, later to be finished with epoxy filleting. The drawings show the full hull construction and details of a wheelhouse and forward cabin which may be altered to suit the builder's own requirements. Engines may be mounted aft or in a conventional drive position depending on how the boat is to be fitted out. Her hull shape has a parallel section aft which allows her to be lengthened or shortened as required. 7 sheets of 12mm and 12 sheets of 9mm ply are used in the construction of the basic hull. LOA 20' (6.1m); Beam 7'8" (2.34m); Draft will depend on fit out but the hull excl. skeg will have a draft of 1' (.3m) at a displacement of 3750 lb. (1700 kg) - construction wht. approx. 1700 lb. (771 kg). Power up to approx. 150 hp.
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2 variations on the Power 2.2 by Matthew Clark above, with higher cabin/wheelhouse which is ideal for river/estuary useand below with lower wheelhouse for higher speed use where more stability is required going into tight corners.
This example is by Matthew Clark and achieved 30 knots with a 100hp outboard.
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CEECAN 19
CEECAN is a simple river cruiser for outboard power. Her hull may be stretched or shortened to suit and her superstructure and deck layout changed to you own requirements. The drawings give details for the hull and superstructure construction. She may be simply fitted out to your own requirements or we can draw up an internal arrangement for you. The hull has a simple 'V' bottom shape and construction is based upon ply sheets over a simple framework with the bow made up from 2 layers of ply. For most river and canal work a 5 to l0 hp outboard will suffice and she could be altered to take an inboard engine.
Ceecan 19 Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Maximum Headroom Approx. Dry Weight Engine Hull Shape Construction Methods Major plywood requirements for hull Guidance Use Drawing/Design Package Additions and alterations included with the plans Page MB 34 19' 6'10" 3'7" 12" 6'1" 3087 lbs 5-10 hp outboard V bottom single chine Ply over frame 7 x 5mm sheets 12 x 6mm sheets 20 x 9mm sheets Canal/inland 3 x A1 drawings + 8 x A4 instruction/spec sheets 5.79m 2.08m 1.1m 0.3m 1.85m 1400 kg
Our Rathlin design is not the type of motor yacht that you would normally see these days as a new modern design. Most new craft of the motor type to come off the drawing board now, are of the large plastic patio door type with maximum space provided in the shortest length possible. I would not criticize these boats - for what they are and the market that they are aimed at, they do a good job - especially when trying to get the most for your money out of marina charges. Rathlin, on the other hand, goes in the opposite direction and for a 20 motor yacht simply offers you the most basic of accommodation with a wc, small galley and 2 berth dinette and an open wheelhouse with a large aft cockpit. She is every bit traditional 1950s in style and layout. With simple elegance she would transport you on estuary and coastal trips without fuss, and against todays motor boats, she would stand out as an example of quality. The drawings show full details for strip planked construction with computer faired mould shapes along with machinery and fit out details. She could also be made with ply/epoxy methods. LOA 204 (6.20m); LWL 184 (5.73m); Beam 74 (2.24m); Draft 24 (0.70m); Approx. Displ. 1600 kg (3528 lb); Engine 10-30 hp.
Rathlin 20 MY Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Maximum Headroom Displacement Engine Hull Shape Construction Methods Major strip wood requirements for hull Guidance Use Drawing/Design Package 20'4" 7'4" 2'11" 2'4" 5'10" (Wheelhouse) 4' (Cabin) 3528 lbs 10-30 hp inboard Round bilge Strip plank 1970' of 3/4" x 1 1/4" (600m of 18x30mm) WRC Estuary (coastal for mark 2 version) 11 x A1 drawings + 10 x A4 instruction/spec sheets Details for deeper keel and sail plan for a motor sailer version. Mould shapes/jig etc for a beam of 7'10" (2.39m) and an increase in hull depth of 4" (0.1m) giving 6" (0.15m) more headroom overall. 6.2m 2.24m 0.88m 0.7m 1.77m (Wheelhouse) 1.2m (Cabin) 1600 kg
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Additional drawings are now available to construct the Rathlin as a motor sailer. The drawings include details to alter the skeg to make it into a ballast keel and details of the spars, tabernacle etc. Sail Area is 15.89 sq.m (171 sq.ft). and the ballast is 450 lbs (200 kg). IMPORTANT NOTEincluded now, with the standard drawings are the mould shapes for a larger version of the Rathlin hullthe hull depth is increased by 4 (0.10m) and the beam by 6 (0.15m) giving an overall beam of 710 (2.39m) and an increase in headroom of 6 (0.15m).
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JARVIS 17
The Jarvis 17' motor launch has been drawn up for clinker/ply construction a building jig is made which consists of chipboard mould shapes mounted on a strongback. Ribbands (stringers) are inserted into the moulds at each lap and these help in defining the shape of each plank. The ribbands can be left in the hull if 6mm ply is used for the planking or, be removed as part of the jig if 9mm ply planking is used. The launch has 2 berths in a cabin/cuddy and she has a large cockpit for fishing. Outboards up to 25-30 hp may be used for most purposes although she will take bigger.The bench seats in the cockpit have stowage lockers.
Jarvis 17 Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Maximum Headroom Approx. Dry Weight Engine Hull Shape Construction Methods Major plywood requirements for hull Guidance Use Drawing/Design Package Additions and alterations included with the plans Page MB 37 16'11" 6'7" 2'10" 1'3" 5'3" 750 lbs 25'30 hp outboard Round bilge Clinker ply 4 x 6mm sheets 8 x 7 to 9mm sheets 8 x 9mm sheets 1 x 18mm sheets Estuary/coastal 4 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction/spec sheets 5.16m 2.04m 0.87m 0.38m 1.6m 340 kg
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RUFUS 17/20
The RUFUS 17' motor boat is a simple rugged craft with jaunty good looks. She has 3 chines per side and plenty of freeboard and beam, giving her an excellent carrying capacity and very good stability. She can be made as a simple open launch, in which case she would make an excellent club boat, or she can have a wheelhouse/cabin. The standard wheelhouse has bench seating, stowage spaces and a forward central steering position. With this arrangement there is plenty of room in the aft cockpit for bench seating. The outboard is housed in a protective well and she could be fitted with an inboard engine. Construction uses pre-shaped plywood hull panels and girder shapes which can either be stitched and taped together and the plywood frames inserted before finishing the chines in epoxy, or the ply frames and girders can be erected as a framework with square sectioned stringers at the chines and the hull panels then fitted. The 'V' gap between the side of the stringers and the adjacent hull panels can then be filled with thickened epoxy to form a very strong chine join. For those with limited building space and/or budgets, the hull may be built in four pre-fabricated sections for later assembly. She may be fitted out in a variety of different ways to suit the builders' own requirements.
Rufus 17 Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Maximum Headroom Approx. Dry Weight Engine Hull Shape Construction Methods Major plywood requirements for hull Guidance Use Drawing/Design Package Additions and alterations included with the plans 17' 7'2" 2'11" 1/4" 6'2" 800 lbs 7-20 hp outboard U shaped multi-chine with 3 chines per side Stitch and tape/ply over frame 22 x 9mm sheets for hull For deck/wheelhouse 4 x 4mm sheets and 7 x Estuary/coastal 8 x A1 drawings + 11 x A4 instruction/spec sheets Panel and frame shapes for 20' x 8' (6.1m x 2.44m) version. 5.18m 2.22m 0.9m 0.4m 1.88m 363 kg
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19 RUBY LAUNCH
The Ruby 19 is based on our Ruby 22 double chine plywood steam launch. In the case of the Ruby 19 a client wanted a shorter version of the 22 to be built in steel which meant widening and deepening her to take the steel weight. Having produced the steel work drawings we have decided to make a complete set of plans for both the steel and plywood version. If she is built in plywood, she has a very high carrying capacity and would make a roust work launch. The plans show an open arrangement but there is no reason why she could not take a cabin with accommodation and/or a wheelhouse. The plans show details for steel construction as well as ply over frame construction.
Ruby 19 Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Approx. Dry Weight in plywood Engine 19' 6'7" 3'1" 2'5" 2536 lbs 18-30 hp inboard Double chine V bottom Construction Methods Major plywood requirements for hull Guidance Use Drawing/Design Package Additions and alterations included with the plans Steel or ply over frame 6 x 6mm sheets 17 x 9mm sheets Estuary/coastal 10 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction/spec sheets Steel and Plywood hull construction shown. 5.80m 2.04m 0.93m 0.73m 1150 kg
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POWER 2
A 21 x 7 bigger sister to the Power 1 design using the same easy construction method and having a similar double chine construction with a flat bottom panel simplifying her building and producing an easy planing hull form. The hull, seats and cabin take around 13 sheets of 9mm and 5 sheets of 12mm ply and she weighs approx. 500 lbs. excl. engine. Both the Power 1 and 2 designs are designed for multi role use either as fast launches or as load carriers and because both have parallel sectional shapes aft, they can be shortened or stretched in length to suit your own requirements. One example of a Power 2 stretched to 24 has been used as a dive support craft in the Bristol Channel and Irish Sea. With twin 40 hp outboards and fully loaded she could plane with speeds of over 30 knots.
Power 2 Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Maximum Headroom Approx. Dry Weight Engine Speed Hull Shape Construction Methods Major plywood requirements for hull Guidance Use Drawing/Design Package Additions and alterations included with the plans 21' 7' 2'9" 14" 6' 500 lbs Up to 150 hp outboard 30 knots with 80 hp U - flat bottom with 2 planks per side Stitch and tape 13 x 9mm sheets 5 x 12mm sheets Coastal 4 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction/spec sheets Mark 2 version with 21' length and 3 planks per side 6.41m 2.13m 0.84m 0.36m 1.83m 227 kg
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The Power 2
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POWER 3
Power 3 Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Maximum Headroom (cabin) (wheelhouse) Displacement Engine Hull Shape Construction Methods 24'7" 8'10" 3' 11" 2'6" 5'7" 6'3" 6500 lbs 30 - 50 hp inboard V bottom with 3 planks per side Ply over frame and stitch and tape For hull :18 x 6mm sheets 6 x 9mm sheets 8 x 12mm sheets For deck/superstructure :13 x 6mm sheets Coastal/offshore 9 x A1 drawings + 12 x A4 instruction/spec sheets 1930's style hull/cabin details Outboard well 7.5m 2.7m 1.2m 0.74m 1.7m 1.9m 2950 kg
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Soon after our Power 2.2 left the drawing board, we were asked to extend it and produce a design which, in a compact form, could accommodate a large aft cabin with a central wheelhouse and forward dinette. So the beam has been increased to 810 and the length to 247 but the same easy riding U hull form with double chine has been used. This gives plenty of internal volume and weight carrying capacity along with high stability. The plans for the Power 3 show details for a forward dinette with a good sized galley and a separate WC and shower compartment. The wheelhouse has an L shaped settee which can also form a bunk and the aft compartment has room for a double berth along with a dresser. The drawings show a single 30 hp engine arrangement but twin 50 hp engines could be installed. Construction details are given for both ply/epoxy construction using computer generated hull panel shapes and for ply construction over a framework of ply bulkheads and stringers. LOA 247 (7.50m); Beam 810 (2.70m); Approx. Draft 26 (0.74m); Displ. 6500 lbs (2950 kg).
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POWER 225
The Power 225 is based upon the U shaped hull section of our Power series of motor boats. At present we have the hull panel, frame shapes and construction details for an aluminium version of this boataccommodation and fit-out details are not available bar a simple arrangement sketch but we can either draw up details or give details from our Power 3 which will act as a good guide. She is designed for inboard/outboard power and could easily be built from plywood. She has been designed to have a large cockpit with open wheelhouse and forward accommodation of 2 berths/settees, wc and galley. LOA 22 (6.71m); Beam 94 (2.85m); Displ. To WL 6615 lbs (3000 kg); Engines up to 150 hp.
This is a general purpose 26' workboat with a beam of 8'4". Construction consists of pre-shaped ply bulkheads and girders which are slotted together. Chine girders are then fitted and the pre-shaped hull skin then applied. Details are shown for the construction of the hull and basic deck and superstructure and spaces are given for the internal fit out which may be altered to suit. She will accommodate a wc, 2 berth saloon, galley and double berth and has a large cockpit/workspace aft. She is designed to take a couple of large outboard engines. She has a transom bow above the waterline to increase deck space and for bow mooring. Plans for the hull, deck and superstructure only are available.
LAMBAY ISLAND 22
This is a 22' motor boat with a large cockpit area and comfortable accommodation with 2 large berths, w.c. compartment and galley with dining space. The drawings are originally for steel construction but she could be made out of plywood over a simple framework of plywood bulkheads and girders. She may take inboard engines up to 50 hp. LOD 22' (6.71m); Beam 8'3" (2.52m); Draft 2'7" (0.78m); Approx. wht. 5182 lbs. (2350 kg). Steel hull construction details only are available at present.
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HOWTH HEAD 22
The Howth Head is a plywood version of the steel Lambay Island design. Like the Lambay, she is a 22' motor boat with a large cockpit area and comfortable accommodation with 2 large berths, w.c. compartment and galley with dining space in the cockpit. Construction is ply hull panels over a framework of plywood bulkheads/frames slotted onto a ply fore and aft girder. the chine seams are either conventional wood stringers or expoy and tape. She may take inboard engines up to 50 hp. Below is an example by Dennis Nissan - she has been increased slightly in size by multiplying all the panel and frame shapes by a scaling factor.
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A 27 Fishing Boat for Mr. J. Clarke - this is a high volume strip planked fishing boat of modern proportions - the drawings are for the hull construction only - the mould shapes are computer faired and her tough hull uses 2 layers of strip plank which can then be sheathed in glass or veneered. Arrangements are shown for the engine and sterngear and internal framing consists of ply bulkheads. LOA 27' (8.24m); Beam 10'3" (3.1m); Displacement to DWL is 8 tons (8.13 tonnes). The skeg arrangement allows her to swing a 33" (0.84m) large prop.
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20 hp inboard U shaped multi-chine - narrow flat bottom plus 4 planks per side Ply over frame For hull :12 x 6mm sheets 6 x 9mm sheets 14 x 12mm sheets For deck/superstructure :9 x 4mm sheets 3 x 9mm sheets 6 x 12mm sheets Coastal 8 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
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The standard 17 Rufus plans include the frame and panel shapes for both a 20 and a fantailed stern version but we have been getting many requests for a slightly longer version and so we jumped at the chance to draw up a completely new set of plans when asked to lengthen the standard design. The 22 footer has the same rugged displacement hull type as the smaller version with the exception that an additional chine has been added. The construction is basically ply panel over a ply eggbox type framework but details are also given for stitch and tape and the combi-stringer methods. She may be powered by an outboard in a well but the drawings are based on a 20 hp inboard unit and the standard arrangement is for V berths forward with space for a wc and with a galley in the wheelhouse and an aft cockpit. However, like the 17 version, she could be fitted out in a number of different ways with layouts to suit individual requirements.
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23 CANAL CRUISER
This is a simple ply cruiser designed specifically for canal use on the UKs narrow canals. She uses simple ply on frame construction and she has parallel sections aft which mean that she can lengthened or shortened easily. The drawings are for the construction of the hull and superstructure only and we have a drawing showing two possible options as to how she may be fitted out. There is space for 2 single berths a dinette that can convert into a double, separate wc and galley. LOA 2211 (6.99m); Hull beam 610 (2.08m); Draft around 8 (0.20m); Displ. To WL 4630lbs. (2100kg); Trailing weight around 3000lbs (1361kg) depending on fit-out.
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This launch has been designed for diesel propulsion (10-15 hp) but she can also take steam or electric propulsion. The layout drawn for her is a simple open thro plan with no obstructing bulkheads but she could be fitted out in a variety of waysa saloon and/or canopy could be fitted. Construction is Cedar strip plank and the plans give computer faired mould shapesshe could just as easily be built using the clinker/ply method too. The hull has a full bodied wineglass shape and the forward sections are well flaired. She has the capacity to take up to 10 or more crew.
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It had to happen of coursehaving designed 21 and 30 Ijssel launches, someone would want something in between and here it is. The hull is very much of the Ijssel high volume stable model with plenty of space for whatever internal arrangement you need at this length. In this set of drawings though, the client asked for a simple forward cabin. This gives convenient shelter to sit and lie in or to arrange a small wc. The cabin could easily be extended and could of course be used on the 21 and 30 Ijssels. Like her sisters, construction is for Cedar strip plank and whilst the drawings give details for diesel machinery installation, she could take steam or electric.
An American client wanted to produce a replica of the African Queen and saw our Ijssel launch as offering a craft of similar styleso we increased her length to 30 and beam to 8 (later we were asked to increase the beam still further to 10 and this alteration is included with the plans. The layout is for a simple open arrangement and this may be altered to suit and she could certainly take a saloon/cabin. Like her smaller sister, she has well flared forward sections with a full midships section leading into a pretty wineglass transom. The computer faired mould sections and details are given for Cedar Strip construction but the plans include construction details for steel as well.
This is a rugged steel workboat/fishing boat for coastal and offshore use. She has a large cockpit and enclosed wheelhouse with space below for a simple wc and/or galley. The steel hull panel shapes are given so that the hull can be constructed either by tacking the plates together over wood moulds and then fitting the framework or by assembling the full framework first and fitting the panels over the top. Although the drawings are for steel construction, the Saltee Island would be easy to convert to ply over frame or even stitch and ply construction. The hull has a double chine U/V bottomed shape giving an easy riding displacement hull that can be fitted out in a number of different ways.
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POWER 4
After many requests, we have extended the simple concept of the Power 1 and 2 motor launches to a length of 32' with a beam of 10'9". At the moment, the drawings for the hull and deck construction are available allowing the client to choose or design his own superstructure and layout. (That shown above is just one possibility). Total displacement would be around 8500 lbs. allowing a fair amount of accommodation and tankage and the design will take single or double inboard/outboards. Construction is based upon pre-shaped hull bottom, frames, transom and fore/aft girders using 38 sheets of 1/2" and 6 sheets of 1" ply. Contact us if you want prices for the design of an internal layout and superstructure to your own requirements.
Power 4 Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Displacement Engine Hull Shape Construction Methods Major plywood requirements for hull Guidance Use Drawing/Design Package Additions and alterations included with the plans Page MB 66 32' 10'9" 4'3" 2' 8500 lbs 75 - 150 hp Flat bottom with 3 planks per side (mark 2) Ply over frame 38 x 12mm sheets 6 x 24mm sheets 5 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction/spec sheets 9.76m 3.28m 1.3m 0.61m 3855 kg
The drawings for this 36' motor yacht consist of lines, offsets, layout and profile details. Construction drawings and details can be furnished to the client to suit whatever method of build he requires. For the discerning motor yachtsman wanting a stylish roomy cruiser with a well thought out accommodation, this cruiser will achieve 15 knots with twin 190 hp engines. Fitted with more powerful drive units, she will do 20 or more knots on her semi-displacement hull. There is both inside and outside control positions, a large galley and spacious double cabin aft. In the standard layout there are berths for 5 and 2 toilet/shower units.
36' MY Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Maximum Headroom Displacement Engine Hull Shape Construction Methods Guidance Use Drawing/Design Package Additions and alterations included with the plans Page MB 67 36' 10.98m 12' 3.66m 6'5" 1.95m 3'3" 0.99m 6'3" 1.9m 7 tons 7.1 tonnes 2 x 190 hp inboard Round bilge Strip plank bottom/ply sides Offshore 1 x A0 drawing + 4 x A1 drawings + 3 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
The Bullfinch is a typical standard steel narrow boat with a cruiser stern for home construction. The drawings and details are for the hull, deck and superstructure steel work only. Engine bed and rudder details are also shown. A study plan showing a suggested layout is available but the fit out is left up to the builder (detail drawings can be provided if required). As drawn she is capable of being fitted out with 4/5 berths with a separate dinette/double berth, large galley area and shower/wc and a spacious saloon with a forward cockpit and an aft lobby. LOD 36' (10.95m); Beam 6'10" (2.06m); Displacement to WL 17200 lbs (7800 kg). Steel work construction plans are only available at present. The plans also give the panel/frame shapes for a wider beam version.
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The Chaffinch is a trad sterned narrow boatdrawings give the computer faired and generated hull panel shapes and full details for steel construction. The steel work drawings give details for the FW tank, rudder, sterngear/engine installation and weed hatch. The fit-out drawings show an open plan arrangement with berths for 4, a large wc compartment with shower and wash basin and a large galleydetails are shown for the electrics and plumbing etc LOA 39 (11.9m); Beam 610 (2.06m); Displacement to WL 19845 lbs (9000 kg). Note - we have the steel work drawings for a 58' narrowboat - contact us for details.
We have often been asked for a wood version of a steel narrowboat and here it is. Narrowboats were of course made from timber in the first part of the last century although then, they used heavy boards of Elm and Oak. This version uses several layers of plywood with Pine frames and framework combining the old with the new. The drawings are for the wood hull only but we do give a basic interior layout arrangement and we can give simple ply superstructure construction details from one of our other designs.
We have drawn up the steel construction details (hull, deck/cabin, sterngear and rudder details only) for this 32 canal boat based on a tug design with a fantail aft end and narrow boat lines amidships running into a tug type bow. She may be fitted out in a variety of ways and we can help with this and with any changes required to the superstructurethe centre area is parallel sectioned so that she can be altered in length fairly easily. The study plan consists of the main hull construction drawing and steel materials list.
This is a shortened version of the 45 Teign Motor Barge and has the same flat bottom panel for maximum capacity and ease of construction. We have the plans for the hull construction only in, strip plank and steelwe have a fit-out sketch but no fit-out details (although we can draw these up if required). The sketch shows a layout with aft wheelhouse (engine room under), followed by a double berth cabin, shower and wc, galley and a forward dinette and saloon (which converts into another double berth).
One of our clients wanted to match the advantages of strip planking with an easily built but attractive motor barge hull. In stead of using a slab sided hull seen on so many modern steel barges, we have been able to use the ability of strip planking to produce a hull with well curved topsides and modelled the barge on the old Teign gravel barges. Construction simply starts by laying down the flat bottom using the shape given on the plans. The bottom is a sandwich of ply and baulk timber. On this, the frames/floors are then erected (again the shapes are given on the drawings and the hull sides are planked with 2 overlapping layers of 1" strip planks. Quickly and using fairly basic facilities and tools, a very strong hull can be made by using this method. With a length of 45' and a beam of 12' the barge has a large amount of space to fit out the interior as you wish. The arrangement that we have drawn up is for charter use and has an aft wheelhouse with crew accommodation. Forward are 3 separate cabins for 6 to 8 people along with space for 2 wc's a hip bath/shower and a saloon. LOD 45' (13.72m); Beam 12' (3.67m); Draft 2'4" (.71m); Displ. to WL 19.64 tons (19.95 tonnes. Drawings for a plywood version of the hull are included.
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This is a steel multi-chine motor barge for use in the waters of the UK and Europe, crossing the Channel and exploring the rivers and canals of the European mainland. She has a section of parallel middle-body which means that she can be stretched. She can be built with our without the spars/sails and can be fitted out to suit individual requirements. The drawings include construction details and plate shapes for the hull, construction details for the deck/superstructure, machinery installation and rudder gear.
This is a simple barge with flat bottom single chine shape and a swim shaped stern (under the waterline similar to narrow boats). The bow would be vertically staved plywood in 2 or 3 overlapping layers. Construction details are available for the hull only and approximately 45 sheets of 18mm ply and 40 sheets of 24mm ply are used for the hull skin. She may be fitted out to the builders requirements and we can give advice on deck construction etc. She is designed for use as a houseboat in inland waters.
Approx. 50-80 hp for use on inland canals Flat bottom single chine
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Ply over frame 45 x 18mm sheets 40 x 24mm sheets Uk canal 3 x A1 drawings + 4 x A4 instruction/spec sheets
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35 STEEL MY (Hull)
Similar to the 55 footer below, we have details for the construction of a 35' steel motor yacht hull. The plans include the steel work drawings for the hull and engine beads and the computer generated hull panel shapes. She has a beam of 11'6" (3.5m) and has a double chine hull capable of speeds up to 25 knots.
55 PLYWOOD MY (Hull)
These drawings show the construction details for the plywood hull only of a 55' x 15' (16.78m x 4.58m) single chine (with spray rail) 'V' bottomed motor yacht capable of speeds up to 25 or more knots. Full details including computer generated and faired frame shapes are given allowing the builder to fit her out to suit (we are happy to give advise on this or to draw up further details).
55' MY Particulars
LOA Beam Hull Mid Depth Draft Engine Hull Shape Construction Methods Major plywood requirements for hull Guidance Use Drawing/Design Package Additions and alterations included with the plans Page MB 77 7 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction/spec sheets 55' 15' 8'3" 3'5" 2 x 350 hp inboard V bottom single chine Ply over frame 63 x 9mm sheets 80 x 12mm sheets 16.78m 4.58m 2.5m 1.04m
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The above example is by Phil Hartman and is powered by a Minkota 80 thrust electric motor.
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The Egret is a slightly simplified form of the Classic runabout - she has a plywood hull which can be overlaid with Mahogany veneer and teak decking to give a classic look. She has tumblehome aft and a 'V' bottomed hull with a single chine built over a computer faired framework. An outboard engine can be used but the plans show an inboard of around 20 hp. Seating is for 4 or 5 in two cockpits.
Up to 20 hp inboard or 30 hp outbaord V bottom single chine Ply over frame 14 x 6mm sheets 2 1/2 x 9mm sheets 4 adults + 5 x A4 instruction/spec sheets Outboard mounting
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What better way to explore our inland water heritage than by this elegant replica Slipper Launch. She has not simply been designed for day trips, but may be fitted with folding seats to form 2 bunks and a stowable canopy and stowage for cooker and stores. Construction is quick and simple with pre-shaped 1/4 ply hull panels and frames (7 sheets are used). Power may be 3-5 hp electric or petrol outboard. LOA 16; Beam 44; Draft 8. An additional sheet gives the details for a 'V' bottomed version of the Henley.
3-5 hp outboard Flat bottom single chine and V bottom single chine (mark 2 version) Ply over frame and stitch and tape 7x 6mm sheets 4 adults 3 x A1 drawings + 20 x A4 instruction/spec sheets Hull panel shapes for mark 2 version with V bottom and single chine
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The plans for the 16 Henley Slipper Launch include the hull panel shapes for a single chine V bottomed version and we were simply asked to take this model and stretch it to 18 - however, instead of just developing the hull panels, we have completed a complete separate set of plans for this new 18 version which is powered in the same low cost way by an outboard in a well aft. She has the length though to take an inboard engine if required. The interior has the same forward double bench seat and aft side seats but this can be altered to suit. Construction uses either ply over frame or stitch and tape construction and requires 9 sheets of 6mm ply and 9 sheets of 9mm ply.
Henley 18 Particulars
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The Kennet can be built either as a 20 or a 22slipper launch details and panel shapes are given on the plans for both versions. She has a V bottom forward which flattens out as it runs aft giving an easily driven hull shape which has plenty of grip on the water. The standard arrangement has 2 cockpits with comfortable seating for 4 or 5 people. Details of engine installation based upon a Yanmar 20 hp engine are shown on the drawings along with details on how to make your own rudder but we would be pleased to advise on the installation of other units. Construction can either be by the ply on frame method using oversized hull panels which are fixed to a conventional framework or by the stitch and epoxy method using pre-shaped ply hull panel shapes. The launch can be fitted out in basic form, or she may be used as the basis for an extensively furnished craft with teak decks etc.,
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18 REDSHRIKE RUNABOUT
Designed along the lines of a traditional 1930's runabout with rounded tumblehome to the topsides at the transom, the drawings detail her for construction using computer generated frames/bulkheads, transom and stem. Ribbands are then slotted into the frames and the planking (which may have a ply inner skin) is applied with the ribbands behind the seams. Decking consists of teak strips over ply so that in all respects she has a traditional appearance but uses modern building methods. She has room and strength to carry an engine of up to 125 hp.
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SNIPE 25 RUNABOUT
This was an interesting way to start a design. The client had a couple of Super Snipe engines kicking about and he wanted to sell them. What better way to do it and to get the greatest return for his money than to package them. The package that we chose was a 1930s style runabout similar to the old Hackers and Chris Craft, but instead of using traditional methods of construction, we have made things easy and quick by using stitch and epoxy methods throughout with pre-shaped ply frames, girders and hull panels. The frames and girders are simply slotted together. The standard arrangement has a forward control cockpit with bench seat with a large aft seating cockpit. LOA 246; Beam 6; Overall weight approx. 2200 lbs. The drawings consist of the hull construction details plus details from the Kennet design for decking, fit-out and engine installation.
A 20' Beaver sterned electric launch - for simplified plywood construction using preshaped ply fore and aft girders and frames which slot together to give the basic shape accurately. LOA 20' (6.10m); Beam 5'1" (1.55m); Draft 1'4" (0.42m); Approx. wht. 1875 lbs ( 850 kg).
TARANTO 21 RUNABOUT
We have often been asked about the design of a more rakish runabout - built in much the same way as the Redshrike (a ply inner skin over frames covered with Mahogany veneer) but with more modern lines - and at last we have been asked to design one. This example has a length of 213 (6.5m), and a beam of 67 (2m). Weight is approx. 3000lbs (1361kg) depending on the engine used - engines up to 175hp may be used.
This was a commission just for the computer generated and faired mould shapes and building jig details for a 24' x 8'6" motor yacht of traditional appearance. The concept is to have a forward cabin with 2 berths plus wc and galley and either a short wheelhouse with large aft cockpit or a longer wheelhouse with dinette. All the details are shown for the set up of the building jig ready for strip planking and we can either advise on the hull and deck/cabin construction or we can draw up details. Likewise, we can either give the machinery/rudder details from one of our other similar sized designs or we can draw up details for these.
We have construction details for the hulls only of two 1930's style motor yachts. The first, shown above has a LOD of 60' (18.3m), beam of 13'11" (4.24m), draft of 3'8" (1.10m) and displacement of 30 tons (30.4 tonnes) and uses a simple form of ply construction. This is based upon a central ply girder and ply bulkheads. The side planking is ply which may be pre-shaped. The bottom is arched and made up from 3 layers of ply and the round bilge is strip planked.
The second example has an LOD of 50' (15.25m); beam of 11' (3.36m) and a draft of 3'7" (1.09m). The hull in this case is constructed of steel and has a similar layout to that of the 60 footer. For an overview, the G.A. drawing of each yacht plus the hull construction drawing costs 30 each. Hull construction details cost 325 for the 50' yacht and 375 for the 60' yacht. We can draw up details for deck, superstructure, internal fit-out, machinery installation etc for each yacht as required.
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