Launches, Dinghies & Day Boats

Our Standard Designs

Stability Tests

Stability & Buoyancy Wooden boats built in the traditional manner have great reserves of buoyancy even when flooded This is inherent in the method of construction and in the materials used. Our dinghies have hull forms that give a fair degree of natural stability and this is augmented by the use of steel centerplates.  Details

10-foot rowing tender

"Mallorca", much used as a yacht's tender for stowage on davits or on deck and for a general purpose rowing boat on lakes and rivers. Beam 3'-10" (1.17M) Depth @ King mold i'-8"(0.50M) Weight 160 lbs. (72 KGs)   more photos

10-foot Scow-rigged dinghy

"Thames", a handy sized sailing dinghy for sheltered waters. Its simple "Scow" rig makes for uncomplicated sails on fine summer evenings. It also rows well. Weight 205 Lbs. (94 KGs) Sail balanced lugsail 38 sq. ft (3.5 sqM)     more photos

12-foot rowing boat

"Fisherman", a good all round rowing boat for recreational rowing and fishing in rivers, lakes and estuaries. It has two rowing positions the after one fitted with a stretcher, the forward one leaves the stern sheets clear while the "ghillie" rows for trolling or fly fishing. Beam 5'-0" (1.52M) Depth @ king mold 1'-9" (0.53M) Weight 240 lbs. (110Kgs)   more photos

12-foot sailing dinghy

"Ibiza", our most popular small dinghy it has a performance gunter rig, steel centerplate and lifting rudder. We have built more than thirty of these over the years. Beam 4'-7" (1.4M) Depth @ King mold 1'-9" (0.53M) Weight 286lbs (130Kgs) Max draft plate down 3'-3" (1.00M) Mainsail 75 SqFt (6.96 SQM) Jib 26 Sq Ft (2.42M)   more photos

12-foot "Scow" rigged dinghy

"Medina", similar in hull form to the "Ibiza" dinghy has a balanced "Scow" lug rig for simplicity of handling and relaxed sailing. The small teak laid foredeck supports the unstayed mast. Sail balanced lugsail Area 85 Sq Ft (7.9SqM)

15-foot dayboat

"Devon potter", a roomy family dayboat with ample freeboard and cockpit space. Its high peaked gaff rig gives good performance over a wide range of wind conditions. A transom outboard bracket can be fitted for auxiliary power. Length 15'-0" (4.58M) Length overall including bowsprit & rudder 17'-2" (5.23M) Beam 6'-2" (1.89M) Depth @ king mold 2'-8" (0.81M) Mainsail 101SqFt (9.4 sq.) Jib 35 SqFt (3.25 SqM)   more photos

15-foot Motor Launch

"Dartmouth Launch", a smart mahogany clinker launch for rivers and harbours. Ample cockpit space for four adults with room left over for picnic baskets and bathing gear. Powered by either a 10hp (8kw) diesel engine or for environmentaly sensative areas a battery electric drive a speed of between seven and eight knots is maintained. Length: 15'-0" (4.57M) Beam extreme: 6'-2" (1.89M) Molded depth: 3'-0" (0.9M) Approx wt: 1000 lbs (454 Kgs) (depending upon power unit)   more photos