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Study Plans are available for these designs - remember a study plan gives you more details and a wood materials list usually on two A1 sheets, so that you can cost out a project before ordering the full plans. When you order the full construction plans you do not need to order the study plan as well, as all the study details are on the full plans. We have12 classic designs, ranging in type from Slipper Launches to Runabouts and Motor yachts.
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Classic Motor Boats on this Page |
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were asked to design "Fanny" for the Boatman magazine and the
construction of her hull was covered in issues 30 to 37. Since then several have
been built both in plywood and in steel (by Peter Nicholls Steel Yachtbuilders).
She was originally based upon our successful ROSE 'V' bottomed launch which has
a large carrying capacity and enough volume for steam, electric or diesel engine
propulsion. The drawings give details for Fanny to be built as an open launch or
with a closed wheelhouse. The original requirement was for a tough, robust single chine 'V' bottomed launch that could be stored in the average domestic garage but still have the capacity to carry up to 6 or 8 crew. She had to have sweet lines, the ability to be adapted for different roles and ease in construction. Construction is based upon a simple framework of ply frames/bulkheads, ply fore/aft girders and stringers which is then clad in a ply hull skin. The frames define most of the fit-out so that, on turning her over, fit-out time is minimal. LOD 15'4" (4.68m); Beam 6'3" (1.91m); Draught 1'8" (0.51m); Approx. wht. 1455 lbs (660 kg). More photos of her can be found on the Steam & Electric Launch page. Below are photos of an example by Peter Dalby with his own cuddy/cabin - she is powered by a Yanmar 1GM10 with a 14" x 8" 3 bladed prop. |
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Note - for those
builders who want to build a model of the Fanny Launch and also
purchase the study plans for the full-size boat at the same time, we have discounted the
combined model/study plans -
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The 16' Bourne runabout is partly based on the Egret but with a forward raking transom and a fair amount of tumblehome in the aft quarters. She uses the same ply skin over a slotted together ply framework but the tumblehome area is planked using diagonal layers of plywood. The hull can be veneered to simulate planking or left as a plywood hull. There is also no reason why she could not be strip planked too. Initially she is set up to use a Torquedo 2 electric outboard in a well but she should also take an inboard electric motor and a conventional rudder system. Seating is for 6. |
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Above - a model of the Bourne 16 with a swimming platform (details now added to the plan set) by Tim Sperryn. Right - preparing the frames in an example by James Pryor. |
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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 4’4’’; Draft 8’’. |
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The 16' Windsor is based on the original 16' Henley. I was asked in the
early 90's to remodel the Henley with a 'V' bottomed hull shape and the modified
hull panel shapes were originally given as an option to the Henley plans. Now I
have drawn a full set of plans for this version and renamed it the Windsor 16.
The drawings give details for a forward seating bench with aft side benches for up to 6 people but she can be fitted out in a number of ways for instance with forward whicker chairs and aft seats. Construction uses 6mm ply hull panels using either the stitch and tape or ply plank over frame methods. |
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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. LOA 18' (5.49m); Beam 5'5" (1.66m); Approx wht. 772 lbs (350kg). |
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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.
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A 20' Beaver sterned electric launch - for simplified plywood construction using pre-shaped 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). |
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Kennet can be built either as a 20’ or a 22’slipper 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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For the Windsor slipper launch we
have used the ply over frame method of construction using a modern framework of
ply bulkheads and frames partly linked by fore and aft ply girders all set up to
make sure that the builder starts with an accurate base on which to fit chine
strangers and then the ply planking. There is no reason why she could not be
built using the stitch and tape method and we can develop the hull panel shapes
for this which would use the same framework used for the ply over frame method. The hull could also be planked conventionally or Mahogany veneers can be put over the ply inner skin for those who want a varnish finish. Thin strips of Teak are applied over a ply under deck so that she can look like an original Thames slipper. The cockpit is open and seating can be arranged to suit individual requirements or a fixed bench front seat can be fitted dividing the cockpit into two. For simplicity the drawings show power delivered by a 2/5KW electric drive pod making installation very simple but for those wanting a more conventional inboard diesel arrangement we also give the engine installation drawings from the Kennet slipper launch for guidance. |
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slightly modern 'take' on a classic type of launch - many built in the
mid 20th Century were much larger so this is a mini version.
Half the launch is outside seating in an open cockpit and half is simple
accommodation in the form of a couple of bunks/seats, and space for a
small galley and wc. The hull shape has a classic 'tumblehome' aft with
'flare' in the topsides towards the bow.
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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 in
the same way as our 23'5" East Coast Lugger.
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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