Paul Gartside Plans Plywood Pram Dinghy

Design #97 6 ft. (1.8M) Plywood Pram Dinghy
These little prams were designed as tenders. Th six-foot pram is a light easily handled boat that can be pulled up over the transom to reduce drag when steaming long distances. It is the absolute minimum size for a two person tender. There is built in buoyancy in the event of swamping.
The 7ft 9in version has a little more carrying power.

Study plans are not available for this design, but we will be happy to answer any questions, preferably by email.

Construction: Plywood

Specifications for 6 ft plywood pram dinghy, Design #97
Length 6 ft 0 in
Beam 4 ft 0 in
Depth amidships 1 ft 2 in
Weight 60 lbs
Building time 50 hours
Skill level Basic

Specifications for 7 ft 9 in plywood pram dinghy, Design #58
Length overall 7 ft - 9 in
Beam 4 ft
Depth amidships 1 ft 4 in
Weight 70 lbs approx.

Paul Gartside Designs. Plans for 7ft. Clinker Pram Dinghy.

Construction: Lapstrake on bent frames

Here is real boat building in miniature. At one time the clinker pram was the ubiquitous small yacht tender and this one is a particularly sweet example. We have build a number of these over the years, modifying the design to the point where there is no improving it. A good place to start if you want to learn traditional techniques.
Specifications for 7 ft clinker pram dinghy, Design#80
Length overall 7 ft - 0 in
Beam 3 ft - 10 in
Depth amidships 1 ft 3 in
Weight 87 lbs.
Building time 150 hours
Skill level High
Design#80 4 sheets

Paul Gartside Designs. Plans for 8 Ft. Plywood Yacht Tender

Construction: Glued clinker plywood.

Flat floors and good load carrying make this a practical tender despite its small size. Construction is ¼inch plywood laid up over temporary molds, eight strakes per side, lapped and glued. There are two rowing positions and large built-in buoyancy tanks fore and aft. The combination of light weight and tight, durable construction make it ideal for stowing on deck or in davits.
Specifications for 8 ft Plywood Yacht Tender, Design#135
Length overall 8 ft - 3 in
Beam 4 ft - 2½ in
Depth amidships 1 ft 3 in
Weight 50 lbs. approx.
Building time 200 hours
Skill level Intermediate
Design#135 3 sheets
Study Plans are not available for this design.

Paul Gartside Designs. Plans for Clinker Yacht Tenders.

Designs #104 and #105
Construction: Lapstrake on bent frames

This plan contains two designs that were drawn as tenders for larger boats. They are big enough to carry three people or lots of gear, and still small enough to stow on deck or in davits. Properly built they can be exquisite examples of real boat building.
Specifications for 9 ft 6 in and 10 ft tenders, Designs #104 and #105
Length 9 ft 6 in &10 ft 0 in
Beam 4 ft 2 in
Depth amidships 1 ft 4 in
Weight 150 lbs
Building time 300 hours
Skill level High
Design #104, #105 2 Sheets

Paul Gartside Designs. Plans for 10ft. Clinker Dinghy

Design #127
Construction: Lapstrake on bent frames

A nice addition to our family of small clinker boats. This one has a little more deadrise than those drawn as yacht tenders. It should be a good all round rowboat and a great building project for those interested in traditional methods.

The plans are drawn 1½ in = 1 ft and are very fully detailed, including a stem lofting sheet and full fastening schedule.
10 Ft Clinker Dinghy Specifications
Length overall 10 ft - 0 in
Beam 4 ft - 2 in
Depth amidships 1 ft 4½ in
Weight 160 lbs. approx.
Building time 300 hours
Skill level High
4 Sheets
Study Plans are not available for this design.

Paul Gartside Designs. Plans for 11 ft. Plywood Yacht Tender

Design #120
Construction: 3 panel plywood

This one was designed to sit in the deck chocks of a converted fishboat. It is a pretty little boat and a very simple one to build. Its main function is to provide shore transportation under oars or outboard motor. It is also fitted with a daggerboard and a standing lugsail for pottering under sail. All spars will stow inside the boat. Large buoyancy tanks fore and aft add positive floatation in the event of swamping.

Construction is very simple and consists of three panels of plywood bent over temporary molds with seams lapped and glued.
Plan scale is 1½ in. = 1 ft.
Length overall 11 ft. 0 in.
Width 4 ft. 6 in.
Depth amidships 1 ft. 6 in.
Sail area 57 sq. ft.
Weight 150 approx.
Skill level Basic
Design #120 3 Sheets
Study Plans are not available for this design.