Seeking good plans for 12-14" lapstrake outboard

[Baldur]

I’m looking into building a 12-14 foot lapstrake style outboard (15-30 hp) for fishing and cruising around the lakes.
Does anyone have any plan or book recommendations?
Although this will not be my first build, it will be my first lapstrake type build, so I would like to find plans that are very well detailed.

Here is a link to a lapstake dink in the style that I like:
http://members.shaw.ca/luis_escaleira/img/03a_640.jpg
but, I plan to use a standard length outboard for power.

Thank you.

[Dutch Peter]

Baldur,

Nice looking boat, I suggest you try the woodenboat site have a look around there. They sell plans, and books with plans and I'm quite sure you'll find what you're looking for.

http://www.woodenboat.com/

[SailDesign]

Baldur,
That pic shows a boat that is WAAAAaayyyyyyyyyy too small for a 15hp outboard, let alone a 30hp. you would be best using a 5hp on that beastie. Cute boat, but not built for speed.
Steve

[Baldur]

Thanks, I'm checking out woodenboat.com now.

[Baldur]

You are correct, maybe a 5hp is more realistic.
Thanks

[SAQuestor]

Originally Posted by Baldur

I’m looking into building a 12-14 foot lapstrake style outboard (15-30 hp) for fishing and cruising around the lakes.
Does anyone have any plan or book recommendations?
[snip]
Thank you.

Try John Welsford's 'Rifleman'

http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/jw/rifleman/index.htm

http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/05/...man/1/free.cfm

http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/05/...man/2/free.cfm

http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/pro...n/rifleman.htm

http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/05/...man2/index.cfm

and finally, http://www.jwboatdesigns.co.nz/plans/plans.htm

From your 'wish list' description it appears to be the ideal boat.

Best,

Leo

[Baldur]

Thanks Leo,
That is exactly what I was looking for.
I realy like the lines of the Rifleman, Nice clean looking classic.

[SAQuestor]

Originally Posted by Baldur

Thanks Leo,
That is exactly what I was looking for.
I realy like the lines of the Rifleman, Nice clean looking classic.

I forgot to mention - if you're going to build a Welsford boat - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jwbuilders/ is a very active support group of nearly 900 folks.

Leo

[mackid068]

That "Rifleman" design is nice looking. It'd do well on salt water in fiberglass and seems to have a good amount of freeboard for all purposes.