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Tad Roberts

Tad produced his first design in the early 1980's; with over 100 designs in his catalog, there is sure to be something that interests you.

 Influenced by the design work of fellow Canadian born Naval Architect William Garden, and from years working for Bruce King, Tad knows that "It's easy to make something complex and hard to build, simplification is tougher". You see this ethic in his designs as well as the manner in which he presents his designs in plan form. Detailed professional CAD drawings, with the information you need as a builder, presented simply and clearly.

He covers everything from tenders, sail and oar, sailboats, planing and displacement hulled powerboats and "barges". Classic lines taking advantage of modern construction materials and techniques are some traits that you will notice when looking at Tad's designs. His personal favorite is Ratty, a 20' open longboat. A boat that he has used daily for 20 years. More recently he finds that the realities being a full time live aboard at anchor and off grid, in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia have had a big influence on his work. 

If you are looking for a specific design of Tad's, but don't see it on our website, duckworks.com please let us know as support@duckworks.com. You can always go over to tadroberts.ca to look over Tad's full catalog.

 

 

  • Nomad 16 Nomad 16

    Nomad 16

    LOA - 16' 0"   LWL - 14' 11"   BEAM MAX - 7' 6"   BEAM WL - 6' 8"   DRAFT - 8" DISPLACEMENT - 1,300 POUNDS POWER - 50 - 70 hp four-stroke Outboard Designed with maximum cockpit size, both in length and width, and...
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  • Wedge Point 27 Tad Roberts Wedge Point 27 rig description

    Wedge Point 27

    LOA - 27' 6"     LWL - 27' 0"   BEAM - 8'     DRAFT - 24" DISPLACEMENT - 4,000 POUNDS POWER - 25hp    SAIL AREA - 113 Sq. Ft. CRUISING SPEED - 10 KNOTS This boat is related to my 15 year old design Yellow...
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  • Berry Point 26 Berry Point 26

    Berry Point 26

    LOA - 26'    LWL - 23' 8"  DRAFT - 12"   BEAM - 8' 6" DISPLACEMENT - 3,600 POUNDS POWER - 90hp outboard CRUISING SPEED - 20 Knots   TOP SPEED - 25 Knots   The Berry Point 26 was designed to fulfill a need for a...
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  • Shanty 20 Plans PDF

    Shanty 20 Plans PDF

    LOA = 20'0” LWL = 20'0” Beam = 8'0” Draft = 16” fully loaded Power = 9.9 HP outboard Speed = 4-5 knots Construction, plywood on bulkheads. Full size patterns to be printed on mylar or paper 36" x 48" To be successful a Shanty...
    $200.00
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