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David Payne
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10M Motor Launch
The distinctive design of the Queensland Moreton Bay cruisers and the Halvorsen cruisers from NSW has been incorporated into this motor launch commissioned from our Sydney based naval architect David Payne. With many appropriate semi protected waterways around Australia, this is an ideal boat for leisurely weekend and holiday cruising. The hull construction offers the alternatives of plywood with... The distinctive design of the Queensland Moreton Bay cruisers and the Halvorsen... -
16 foot (4.86m) Canoe Stern Launch
The elegant 16 foot canoe stern launch slips along nicely. The shape suits strip plank construction, but it could be done in lapstrake as well. 10mm cedar and 300 gsm fabric are recommended for the planking. The 4-5hp petrol engines are ideal for this boat. At 4.86m by 1.15m wide she is big enough to carry 4 people comfortably. A raised deck option is also included. Plans include lines,... The elegant 16 foot canoe stern launch slips along nicely. The shape suits stri... -
2.75m Double Chine Dinghy
Another plywood dinghy is the 2.75m double chine design. This is a big load-carrying dinghy, suitable as a tender for a larger yacht or launch. It can be rigged to sail and carry an outboard. Construction is 4mm ply and 200gsm fabric on the exterior. Plans include construction/arrangement, rig layout, and full size templates for mould stations and bulkheads. The picture is a 2.75m dinghy... Another plywood dinghy is the 2.75m double chine design. This is a big load-ca... -
3.0m Strip Plank Sailing Dinghy
The 3.0m sailing dinghy is a round bilge strip plank construction designs, using 6mm WR cedar planking and 200 gsm reinforcement on both skins. At 3m long, the it is a dual purpose tender and sailing dinghy orientated more toward sailing off the beach, with a veed shape and a narrower waterline relative to the overall beam. It has a traditional appearance. LThe plans have a sheet for... The 3.0m sailing dinghy is a round bilge strip plank construction designs, usin... -
4.24m Single Rowing Skiff
My round bilge designs for the 4.24 m long single has its origins in the local watermen's craft used on Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River. I documented and drew plans for the Sydney Heritage Fleets waterman skiff Kate in the early 1990s, and inspired by the shape of that craft I prepared my own designs. At 4.24m long, the round bilged single seat design can be built in strip plank,(6mm... My round bilge designs for the 4.24 m long single has its origins in the local ... -
4.26m Putt Putt Launch
The 4.26m launch is a popular design. It is able to be built in either strip plank or lapstrake construction, and is a practical size for one person to handle. A 3-4hp petrol engine is ideal. Beam is 1.55m and the estimated weight to go on a trailer, is about 200kgs. The Yellowtail Skiff is a close sister, with a rig and centreboard as well as the engine. Plans include lines, construction and... The 4.26m launch is a popular design. It is able to be built in either strip pl... -
4.50m Single Chine Planing Dinghy
Designed as a bigger version of the Woodie, this is another simple craft which can be customized to suit individual requirements during and after construction. The plywood construction is based around 6mm marine grade plywood for planking, thwarts and foredeck. Multiple layers can be laminated together to increase the transom thickness. 200gsm fabric is recommended to reinforce the... Designed as a bigger version of the Woodie, this is another simple craft which ... -
4.50metre Plywood Motor Launch
Designed around the small petrol engines still available, this is a good sized craft for day trips or overnight camping expeditions in and around sheltered waterways. It is also a convenient size to build, trail and launch or retrieve. Four people can fit comfortably and it would make an ideal fishing boat for two. Construction features marine grade plywood planking, 10mm thick, with... Designed around the small petrol engines still available, this is a good sized ...