Downloadable Dinghy Boat Plans – 18′ Dinghy that carries a large outboard
This larger version of the popular 15′ Dinghy is in many ways an improvement and it is more seaworthy than the 15′ Version. The boat has become longer and wider, but especially the freeboard height is relatively larger, so the cruise will be dryer and more comfortable.
The boat is with the same fine lines as her little sister. However the aft ship is changes a bit to make the boat more suitable for a large outboard, a possibility that has been much requested for the 15′ Dinghy. So the 18′ Dinghy will carry an outboard up to 20 hp (recommended minimum 5 hp), so there should be plenty of speed potential.
The extra 3 feet has been used to make a real outboard well aft and making the seats wider and more comfortable. Due to the innovative use of the plywood it succeeded to make this version without the intermediate frames, making the passing from one thwart to the next without any obstacles.
18′ Dinghy specifications
Main dimensions:
Length overall = 5,480 m / 18′ 0″
Beam = 1,456 m / 4′ 9″
Depth = 0,859 m / 2′ 10″
Draft = 0,150 m / 6″
Displacement = 612 kg / 1349 lbs.
Hull weight = 85 kg / 187 lbs.
Passengers = up to 4
Outboard = 5 – 20 HP
Stitch’n glue plywood construction.
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Here’s what you’ll receive when you order this plan
- Plan, profile and section drawing
- General arrangement drawing
- Nesting drawings for the plywood layout
- Dimensions for all hull panels (flat): Sides, bottom, frames, stringers, seats, deck, etc. All dimensions in metric and US units (inches)
- Assembly details
- Construction drawings showing assembly and parts numbers
- Fiberglass lamination detail
- Drawing list
- Specific building instruction for this boat
- Bill of materials
- Beginner’s guide -Boat building Master Course Part 1*
- Lofting manual – Boat building Master Course Part 2*
- Assembly manual – Boat building Master Course Part 3*
- Laminating manual – Boat building Master Course Part 4*
- Epoxy manual – Boat building Master Course Part 5*
- Free unlimited support and encouragement via email.
