20'/22' Kennet Slipper Launch Plans

The Kennet can be built either as a 20' or a 22' slipper launch details and panel shapes are given on the plans for both versions. She has a "V" bottom forward which flattens out as it runs aft giving an easily driven hull shape which has plenty of grip on the water. The standard arrangement has 2 cockpits with comfortable seating for 4 or 5 people. Details of engine installation based upon a Yanmar 20 hp engine are shown on the drawings along with details on how to make your own rudder but we would be pleased to advise on the installation of other units.

Construction can either be by the ply on frame method using oversized hull panels which are fixed to a conventional framework or by the stitch and epoxy method using pre-shaped ply hull panel shapes. The launch can be fitted out in basic form, or she may be used as the basis for an extensively furnished craft with teak decks etc.,