SPECIFICATIONS:

- LOA ……16ft - 9in (5.1m)
- BEAM ………7ft (2.13m) overall
- DRAFT/ hull only ………12″ (305 mm) @ DWL
- Deadrise at transom ...… 15 degrees
- FUEL CAPACITY ....... 31.7 USG (120 Litres)
- Max 5 Persons
Horsepower… 115- 140 Hp (max)
Outboard leg length.... 20"
- LEVEL flotation (built as per the plans)

APPROX DRY TRAILER WEIGHT including a 140 hp motor…..1397 lbs
(633 kg ) depending on materials and outboard options* ( This includes a full tank of fuel)

- Construction …. Epoxy Fibreglass Plywood Composite Construction
- Safety standards in compliance with the ABYC standard
- Structure is engineered in accordance with ABS class rules

It also has a walk-thru transom arrangement leading to a large rear deck for swimming or simply climbing on and off the boat. If you decide to keep her on a mooring,
the cockpit deck is self-bailing with the sole being approx 3 inches above the loaded waterline. Also there is 685mm (27 inches) of height from the cockpit sole to the top of
the side decks, which means you'll have heaps of support to lean against when grappling that big snapper or even more important, keeping the kids aboard.

The hull design concept involves a fine entry, long flat buttocks, a variable deadrise throughout and a deadrise at the transom of 15 degrees. This in combination with her chine flats
and running strakes to produce lift and reducing drag, prevents squatting and provides a smooth ride as she slices thru the waves.
So with this in mind, we recommend a minimum Horse Power of 90 horsepower, but keep in mind this hull does not need a lot of horsepower to be driven economically at a good speed over the water.

Under the sole, she also has a 100-120 litre fuel tank, giving you the capability, time and flexibility to do more boating, fishing and having a lot of family fun on the water,
With a 115 Hp outboard hung of the back, the power to weight ratio of the Broadwater 5.1 will deliver outstanding range too, meaning you can cruise further and faster with better fuel economy.
This maximizes your time aboard - providing more options for any given trip, the ability to go and more money in your pocket, not to mention the pride that comes from building your own boat.

MATERIALS LIST FOR THE BROADWATER 5.1

The following list of materials is approximate and intended for calculation of approximate costs. We offer no guarantees of accuracy.
The list is for all plywood in the construction of the hull, deck and interior. Allowance has been made in the quantities for about 10% wastage.
Resin and glass quanties are only approximate.

MARINE BS 1088 OR AB GRADE PLYWOOD
6mm (1/4") - 13 Sheets
9mm (3/8") - 11 Sheets
12mm (1/2") - 2 sheets

RESIN AND GLASS (For coatings and reinforced areas)
Epoxy Resin & Hardener - 120 kg (31.7 US gal)
400-450gm (12oz) Double Bias - 100 m ( 109 yards)
3 kg (6.6 lbs) glue powder (Cabosil)
4 kg (8.8 lbs) Q-cells (fairing Powder)

The materials list above covers all the supplies for the boat as designed.
Usage of materials may vary due to several factors. For example, a experienced builder will use less resin.
Our resin calculations are based on a 50% glass content.
Options, customization and variations within your build will also effect the bill of materials and outcome.

The Broadwater 5.1 design is a very simple and approachable powerboat design, capable of being the perfect companion to adventures on the water.
Originally designed for bay and open water use, I think she would fit in just about anywhere. The Broadwater 5.1 requirements were simple, she had to be a fast and
responsive cabin boat that would allow comfortable cruising whilst out and about, whether it be fishing or simply a family's day outing out on the water.
With a large forward cabin of over 1.52m (5ft) in length, with wide cabin seating throughout to stretch out and relax, large storage lockers, loads of headroom and room to fit a toilet.

The Broadwater 5.1 has a large helm station for a boat of this size, providing ample room for all those favorite electronic toys and also an area of the boat that
provides excellent visibility, control and shelter. With large storage lockers within the helm station for all those personal valuable items that one carries when out and about,
the helm station within the Broadwater 5.1 is designed for easy reaching and putting you in control.

Behind the helm station, the Broadwater 5.1 with a large cockpit and wide side decks for rod holders and grab rails, she also has side pockets and large lockers aft with
a ton of space in the rear lockers for a flush mounted live bait well, bait board, batteries and more.