16FT Shoal Draft Launch Design #273
With growing interest in electric power in small boats the editor of Water Craft Magazine requested a fresh look at William Atkins tunnel sterned launch ‘Twinkle. Reimagined in plywood with an electric pod drive in place of the original gasoline engine, it might make a practical project for home builders and a simple way to explore the world of electric propulsion. The result is design #273 that incorporates the flat bottom and tunnel stern of Atkins original with a livelier sheer and greater side flare for a prettier boat with great practical potential. The drive shown on the plan is the epropulsion 1.0EVO though most small electric pod drives will fit.
Construction: Stitch and glue PlywoodLength: 16ft 0ins
Beam: 6ft 6ins
Hull depth amidships 1ft 11ins
Power: Electric Pod Drive 3.0 HP equivalent
Building time: 600 hours
Skill level: Basic
Design #273 Three Sheets