Plans & Kits

For those wanting an elegant traditional looking launch to go with their steam plant but which is relatively quick to build. Rose has a ‘V’ bottomed plywood hull which uses stitch and epoxy methods. Her construction can be light weight using...

I have often been asked to stretch the basic Thames 12 design—using the same beam—to a skiff capable of having 2 rowing positions—we now have this in the 17’ Thames Skiff which has the same attractive 5 planks per side hull shape and using the...

The Cree 14 is essentially a strip planked version of the Esk 14. The mould shapes are given full-size and details are given for a simple building jig. 6mm thick Western red Cedar is used for the strip planking although other woods may be used.Normally...

The 18' Exe Dory has been redrawn for simple stitch and tape construction using 5 sheets of 9mm (3/8’’) ply in it’s construction. Beam is 4’5 1/2’’ across the gunwales and 2’3’’ across the chine...

This is a clinker/ply open canoe with graceful lines. We have given the hull shape a fairly fine entry so that she glides on the water and also a good waterline beam to allow her to carry a substantial rig for open canoe racing. She has 5 planks per...

We have designed the Skylark 9 for a Tasmanian client who needed a dinghy which was not so big that he could not handle it in and out of the water by himself and which could handle a short, steep chop and blowy conditions safely. The dinghy also had...

Here is a smart little yacht combining 2 modern building techniques to make construction as quick and simple as possible. First of all, the pre-shaped ply bottom panel and longitudinal girders are put together with frames and bulkheads. To make things...

This is a strip planked long range cruising yacht with comfortable accommodation for up to 9 crew. Apart from the open plan living space there are 2 separate cabins. She has a large aft cockpit with plenty of lounging space and space below is...

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...

You can find study plans for the DUO 1000 HERE Note: There is no building guide with these plans only dxf drawings and some sketches in pdf format - these plans are for experienced builders only.The DUO 1000 is a performance catamaran for the...

This launch was designed for easy trailing so a length of 23' with a moderate beam of just under 6' were set. In line with the Simson Strickland style of launch, the stem and transom are fairly plumb with a deep forefoot giving hollow lines forward and...

After many requests from clients, the 16’ Grey Swan has been stretched in this new version to 19’6’’, The beam has not been increased too much to enhance sailing performance and the additional 3’6’’ in...