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Dudley Dix

Dudley Dix

Dudley Dix

Born 1949, I began my professional life as a Quantity Surveyor but retrained for yacht design through Westlawn. I have designed professionally since winning the 1979 Cruising World Design Competition as an amateur.

I don't lock myself up in theory but regularly test my own concepts by building them. During the '70s I began with designing and making surfboards for myself and friends. A unrehabilitated beachbum at heart, I continue to surf regularly.

I have a strong reputation for designing practical concepts, probably arising out of my own boat building experiences and a dislike for things which are over-complicated. I have a wide range of designs drawn primarily with the amateur builder in mind but suitable also for professional custom builders.

My designs are carefully detailed so that builders seldom need to ask questions. Buying a set of plans also includes for backup support throughout construction, via email, fax. telephone or letter. If you have a question, it will be answered.

We have moved from South Africa to USA. In future you will find us living in Virginia Beach, on the Southern side of the mouth of Chesapeake Bay.

NB: List of materials, where provided, are approximate and intended for calculation of approximate costs. We offer no guarantees of accuracy.

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  • Paper Jet 14 Plans

    Paper Jet 14 Plans

    $300.00
    This design won an Outstanding Innovation Award at the Wooden Boat Show 2007. Click for Professional Boatbuilder article (PDf) Plywood Stitch & Glue Sailing Skiff Paper Jet rigs - Turbo, Standard and Lite   Our newest dinghy design,...
    $300.00
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  • Didi Mini Mk3 Plans

    Didi Mini Mk3 Plans

    $900.00
    These views show the hull and cabin changes clearly. Low budget performer ~ Economy of plywood ~ Modern radius chine hull with topside chine ~ Stitch & glue cabintop & topside chine ~ Developed from Didi Mini concept ~ Round bilge from sheet...
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  • Argie 10 Plans

    Argie 10 Plans

    $45.00 - $90.00
    Argie 10 LOA - 3.1 m - 10' 2" Beam - 1.35 m - 4' 5" Sail Area - 5.25 sqm - 56.5 sf Hull Wt. - 29 kg - 64 lbs Oar Length - 2 m - 6' 6" Multi-purpose, can be rowed, motored or sailed and is light enough for one person to lift on and off the...
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  • Oppikat Plans (Children's Catamaran)

    Oppikat Plans (Children's Catamaran)

    $55.00
    A boat for the little people~ Modern concept~ Easy launch and retrieval~ Car-toppable~ Trainer for the big cat~ Great "my own boat" for the kids~ Now also detailed for wood constructionShe is a small and manageable boat for children to sail either one or...
    $55.00
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  • TLC 19 and Windy 580 Plans

    TLC 19 and Windy 580 Plans

    $250.00
    Around the dam or around the world~ Easily handled weekender~ Performance for racing~ Accommodation for family weekending~ Towing with family car~ Small enough for children to participate meaningfully ~ Basis of only open boat circum-navigation in...
    $250.00
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  • Didi 23 Plans

    Didi 23 Plans

    $500.00
    Compact performer~ Based on Didi 26~ Economy of plywood~ Radius chine hull, stitch & glue cabintop~ Round bilge from sheet material~ Within abilities of amateur builders~ Easily handled fractional rig~ Two rig options~ High performance racing for Dad~...
    $500.00
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  • Lynnhaven 16 Plans

    Lynnhaven 16 Plans

    $75.00
    Attractive and capable touring canoe1-3 Person capacityPaddle as a canoeFit rowlocks and oars for a small pulling boatIntegral buoyancy/storage in seatsEasy amateur buildIdeal school or family projectPlans include full size patternsIllustrated...
    $75.00
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  • Cape Henry 21 Plans

    Cape Henry 21 Plans

    $500.00
    Cape Henry 21 hull and internal structure, centreplate version.Pretty, and quick too!~ Charmingly traditional~ Family weekending~ Berth-length cockpit seats~ Tow to exotic locations~ Gaff or marconi rig~ Centreplate or bilge keels~ Gunkhole favourite...
    $500.00
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  • Argie 15 Plans

    Argie 15 Plans

    $55.00
    ~ Attractive & versatile , Argie 15 offers fun for the whole family.~ Multi-purpose, can be rowed, motored or sailed, space for camp-cruising on lakes and rivers.~ Simple stitch and glue method, build with minimum of tools, no previous boatbuilding...
    $55.00
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  • Piepowder 16 Plans

    Piepowder 16 Plans

    $135.00
    "Piepowder", A perky little yacht with ocean-going abilityGRP minimum cruising cutterEvery man has his own ideas about his perfect yacht. The boat of one man's dreams is that of nightmares to another.The young guy who commissioned this design was set on...
    $135.00
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  • Dixi Dinghy Plans

    Dixi Dinghy Plans

    $30.00
    Multi-purpose, can be rowed, motored or sailed and is light enough for one person to lift on and off the family car or yacht. Simple stitch and glue construction, it can be built with the minimum of tools, no previous boatbuilding experience and in...
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  • Threefold 6 Plans

    Threefold 6 Plans

    $200.00
    Speedy little trimaran for fun weekends afloat~ Protected water cruiser~ Fast & fun~ Weekend accommodation for a small family~ Folds for trailing and compact storage~ Amas swing in for compact mooring~ Alternative fixed beams for simplicityThe Threefold...
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