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HIGHLANDER
DINGHY DESIGNS & PLANS
UP TO 13' LENGTH
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We have 5 designs, all
for stitch and tape construction (although details are also available for the 12
footer to be built using the strip plank process. Please note that there are
larger Highlanders going up to 19'6" on our other dinghy and dayboat pages.
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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.
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HIGHLANDER
7'6" Mk2
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I have now updated one of the
first Selway Fisher designs, the Highlander 7'6". The original design was
drawn up in the 70's well before computers and boat design software was
available - so the design started with a carved half model from which the hull
panel shapes were taken using tracing paper. These were measured and scaled up
to give the full-size shapes. This process worked well but was not entirely
accurate and also limited what i could do with the hull shape.
So, having modeled the
original hull design onto my computer, I was able to take a second look at the
hull shape and modify it to make it more efficient and then redevelop the hull
panels much more accurately.
This mark 2 version has
more volume and therefore carrying capacity, and better hull balance. Details
are given for both the original narrow apron bow and a traditional sharp bow.
Construction uses the
original simple stitch and tape with a flat
rockered bottom and 2 further hull panels per side. She is an excellent first
build and has been used as a tender and to teach children to sail.
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Highlander
7'6" Mk 2 Particulars |
| LOA |
7'6" |
2.29m |
| Beam |
4'1" |
1.25m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'
2 1/2" |
0.37m |
| Draft
- uses a daggerboard |
4
1/2"/2' 4" |
0.12/0.71m |
| Sail
Area |
23
sq.ft |
2.14
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
60lbs |
27kg |
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Hull
Shape |
Flat
bottom plus 2 planks per side |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape |
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plywood requirements for hull |
2
sheets of 4,5 or 6mm Exterior or marine ply |
| Guidance
Use |
2
adults rowing/motoring - 1 adult or 2 children sailing |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
4
x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets |
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HIGHLANDER 7'6" DINGHY PLANS
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HIGHLANDER
7'6" Mk2 ROW VERSION PLAN |
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(Approx. 60
Euros/$68 USD)
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HIGHLANDER
7'6" Mk2 SAILING VERSION PLAN |
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(Approx. 66
Euros/$75 USD)
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HIGHLANDER 9'
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of our designs have their offsets and panel shapes stored on the computer,
altering a particular design to suit a clients
individual requirements of length, beam and draft, can be undertaken easily and
quickly. The Highlander 9' is a good example of this and has been developed from
the 10' Highlander for a client who needs a specific size of dinghy to fit on
the coachroof of his yacht. The drawings consist of the construction plan and
sail/rig plan of the Highlander 10 with a new drawing showing the hull panel,
frame and transom shapes for this 9' x 4'6" version. 3 sheets of 6mm ply
are used.
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Highlander
9' Particulars |
| LOA |
9' |
2.74m |
| Beam |
4'6" |
1.37m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'5" |
0.43m |
| Draft
- uses a daggerboard |
5"/2'4" |
0.13/0.71m |
| Sail
Area |
47
sq.ft |
4.37
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
75lbs |
34kg |
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Hull
Shape |
V
bottom with 3 planks per side |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape |
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plywood requirements for hull |
3
sheets of 6mm exterior or marine ply |
| Guidance
Use |
2
adults rowing/motoring - 1 adult and child sailing |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
2
x A0 drawings (Highlander 10 fit-out/sail plan) + 1 x A1 plank
shapes for 9' Highlander + 7 x instruction sheets |
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HIGHLANDER 9' DINGHY PLANS
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HIGHLANDER 10'
Mark 2
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The original Mark 1
version of the 10'
Highlander uses 3 sheets of 6mm (1/4") ply and is considerably larger than
it's smaller sister and is ideal for use as a general purpose tender or fishing
boat. Her lug rig makes her ideal for teaching children to sail and her topsides
are high enough to keep youngsters in and spray out!
A roomy little first build easily car toppable.
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The
original Highlander 10 was designed in the late 1970's before the advent
of PC's and boat design software - I used to make a wood half model from
which I took the plank shapes using tracing paper, transferring these to
the drawings.
I have
been updating my older designs, remodeling them using modern boat design
software and the latest design to get this treatment is the Highlander
10.
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new drawings include the mark 1 and mark 2 hull planks and frame
shapes.
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mark 2 version has a more vertical transom giving increased buoyancy aft
and making it easier to fit an outboard motor and more buoyancy forward.
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Highlander
10' Particulars |
| LOA |
10' |
3.05m |
| Beam |
4'10" |
1.47m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'9" |
0.53m |
| Draft
- uses a daggerboard |
5"/2'4" |
0.13/0.71m |
| Sail
Area |
48
sq.ft |
4.46
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
80lbs |
36.3kg |
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Hull
Shape |
V/
flat bottom with 3 planks per side |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape |
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plywood requirements for hull |
4
sheets of 6mm exterior or marine ply |
| Guidance
Use |
2
adults rowing/motoring - 1 adult and 2 children sailing |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
5
x A1 drawings + 7 x instruction sheets |
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HIGHLANDER 10' DINGHY PLANS
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| HIGHLANDER 11'
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The
Highlander 11' Dinghy - this is a relatively new design with a beam of
5'2" and draft of 7"/3'1". Approx. weight is 105 lbs and
Sail Area is 66 sq.ft.
The hull shape very much
follows the original Highlander model with it's double
chine, except that, in this case, we have gone for a plumb bow and transom and
we have carried the 'V' bottom right through to the stern - this gives maximum
internal space/volume for a given length of hull and makes a very
practical family boat which is car toppable.
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example is by Ben Russell - for more photos of ben's boat go to www.4seasonsgroundcare.co.uk/building.html
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11'
Highlander Particulars |
| LOA |
11' |
3.36m |
| Beam |
5'2" |
1.57m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
1'8" |
0.51m |
| Draft
- uses a pivoted centreboard |
7"/3'1" |
0.17/0.95m |
| Sail
Area (gunter with jib) |
66
sq.ft |
6.15
sq.m |
| Additional
sail plan - gaff cutter with bowsprit |
81
sq.ft |
7.5
sq.m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
105
lbs |
48kg |
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Hull
Shape |
V
bottom with 3 planks per side |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape |
| Major
plywood requirements for hull |
5
sheets of 6mm exterior or marine plywood |
| Guidance
Use |
3
adults rowing/motoring - 2-3 adults sailing |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
5
x A1 drawings + 8 instruction sheets |
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HIGHLANDER 11' DINGHY PLANS
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