Garvey

Is anyone aware of a set of plans for a outboard powered garvey constructed in the traditional way. I believe they were cross planked on the bottom.

 

John Gardner, in his book, More Building Classic Small Craft, has a chapter titled, Two Garveys. They are 22’5” and 20’3”, but neither is cross planked. The plans have enough detail to build by. You can get both of John’s classic small craft books all in one at most book outlets. This one is high on my recommended list.

Gary

 

Gary, I have the book. The garvey's featured have a higher sheer than in the fishing boats I remember. Do you think it would be possible to lower the sheer a little? I was going from memory on how the bottom's are planked, soo much for that.

 

I would have to look when I get home. My thinking is that this is such a simple boat that you could use the plans as a guide and do some minor modifications without to much worry.

Gary

 

Most of the early ones, were cedar bottoms cross planked or either herringbone planked. In some of the ones up in Long Island sound, I think the sides were Mahogany planking. The ones on the bay had oak chines, with oak or even luan planked keels. The ribs were hardwood, also.

 

StS,

I was side tracked, then I forgot you. The Garveys in John Gardner’s book are very large boats. I think you might be better off with some other plans. I searched here and can only find a 15’ 9” by 5’ 7” and a 19’ by 6’ 11”, designed by Doug Hylan. These two are plywood construction, so still not what you’re looking for. Or you might like something like this.

#5390--UTILITY --An 18 Ft. Work Boat



Plans

Gary

 

Thanks Gary!