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This
is an enlarged version of the Flat Skiff 11' 6". She requires two more
sheets of plywood but is still very easy and fast to build. If you ever
thought of buying one of the aluminum utility boats sold by department
stores, build this one instead. She will cost you less, look better and
you can customize her easily to fit your preferences. She is designed
for small outboards up to 7.5 hp but a 1.5 hp outboard will move her at
hull speed. She is not a planing boat: look at the rocker in the bottom
but she can be rowed in case of need.
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LOA:
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14'
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4,25
m
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Max.
Beam:
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4'
6"
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1,35
m
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Max.
HP:
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7.5
HP
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outboard
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Designed weight:
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110
lbs.
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50 kg
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Material:
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Stitch
& Glue
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Building
method:
This boat is built from flat plywood panels assembled with epoxy-fiberglass
tape. The construction method is called "stitch and glue". For a detailed
description of the stitch and glue boat building method, see our "How
To" section where you will find a complete illustrated tutorial as
well as information about epoxy, fiberglass and plywood.
Required
Skills:
The
FL14 skiff is very easy and fast to build thanks to her flat bottom. There
are no plywood scarfs, we use simple butt blocks. The sides are cut from
standard sheets of plywood.
No woodworking skills or special tools are required.
Options:
Except for the buoyancy foam, there are no options for the FL14 but many
builders have customized her to fit their needs.
Bill
Of Materials:
(Excerpts
from our BOM)
The
BOM list materials based on our standard layout and includes a 15% waste
factor for resin and fiberglass. For plywood, we use standard sheets 4'
x 8' (122 x 244 cm). Please read the building notes and see the plans
for detailed specifications.
This boat can be built from inexpensive exterior plywood since it is completely
coated with epoxy resin.
| Plywood
4x8' (122x244cm) |
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1/4"
(6mm)
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2
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3/8"
(9mm)
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4
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| Fiberglass
(totals) |
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Woven
tape
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50
yards
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45
m
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Resin
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Epoxy,
total
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3
gallons
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12
liters
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Cost:
The FL14 skiff can be build for less than US $300.00 (1999).
We
offer an epoxy fiberglass kit with free shipping in the US. Our
kit cost less than the same supplies bought locally. See the main page,
top left panel.
Labor:
The average construction time for the hull is 20 hours.
More:
Visit our message board, help pages, tutorial pages and read our FAQ:
most questions are answered there.
Plans
packing List:
- 7
Detailed drawings , large scale with all dimensions required to cut
the sides, bottom and the bulkheads from flat plywood sheets: no lofting,
no templates required.
- Drawing
List:
- B126_1
Plan and Profile
- D126_2
Expanded Plates and Nesting
- D126_3
Construction
- B126_4
Typical X-Section
- E126_5
Full Size Patterns - Sides
- E126_6
Full Size Patterns - Frames
- B225
Seat Lockers
- Building
notes including a detailed description of the assembly sequence and
building tips
- A
Bill Of Materials
- Help
files reference list and more.
Full
size patterns for the side panels are in several pieces that must be tiled.
Read more information about our plans
packages here.
Supplies:
All supplies to build this boat are available from our online stores :: epoxy/glass/paint and more :: plywood
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