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Colibri Plans PDF

LOA:
7.5'/2.30m
SKU:
AB-COLIBRI-ID
Availability:
Available for download after checkout
$30.00

Description

 

This small dinghy can be used for fishing, pleasure rowing or as a tender for a bigger yacht. It can also be fitted with a small outboard motor. The boat has a relatively high freeboard and can take a fair amount of load. It handles very well small waves or wake caused by powerboats. Due to the flat bottom and a beam of 4' (1.2m) has high initial stability. The interior seating arrangement can be modified if desired but I wouldn't put more than two persons in this boat. The finished hull weighs around 48 lbs (22kg) if made of exterior grade pine plywood and therefore can be easily car topped. The boat can be built for less than $200 CAD (2013).

Here is the bill of materials required:

  • Exterior grade plywood 4x8' (1220x2440 mm), ¼" (6 mm) thick - 2 sheets
  • Fiberglass tape 3" (75 mm) wide by 6 oz. (200 gr/sq.m) - 16 yards (15 m)
  • Epoxy resin - 1 gallon (3.78L) plus hardener
  • Others - bread flour, chip brushes, rollers, fairing compound or filler, primer, paint, sandpaper

Plans package consists of 3 pages of drawings (metric or imperial) and 4 pages of instructions. Plans in imperial units are set up to print on letter size paper at the convenience of your home printer. Metric plans are set up to print on A4 size paper.

LOA - 7.5' (2.30m)
Beam - 4' (1.20m)
Approx.weight - 48lb. (22kg)
Max.payload - 330lb. (150kg)

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Additional Information

Measurement:
Metric & Imperial
Designer Name:
Alex Bogdanov
Length (range):
Under 8' / 2.44m
LOA:
7.5'/2.30m
Length at Waterline:
7'/2.0 m
Beam:
4'/1.20m
Hull Weight:
Under 85 lbs / 38.56kg
Estimated Hull Weight:
48 lb / 22kg
Unloaded Draft:
Not much
Number of Occupants:
1-2
Weight Capacity:
330lb / 150kg
Primary Material:
Marine Plywood
Method of Construction:
Stitch and Glue
Hull:
Monohull
Hull Type:
Displacement
Hull Shape:
Flat bottom
Power Source:
Electric, Human, Internal Combustion
Motor:
Outboard
Horsepower Rating:
2-3HP
Built-in Floatation:
Optional
Trailerable:
Yes
Cartop:
Yes
Unit of Measure:
Both
Instruction Manual:
Step-by-Step Instructions
Lofting Required:
Yes
Recommended Experience Level:
Beginner
Designer's Thoughts on Experience Level:
Very detailed work instruction with many photos. If you can use a jig saw and drill you can build this boat.
Boat Type:
Rowboat
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