The Magnum 12
MAGNUM 12
THE MAGNUM 12
The "Magnum" 12 as the name suggests, offers you a roomy, tough cartoppers.
Perfect for crabbing, fishing, or to just loll the days away, the Magnum 12 is the perfect getaway from it all. With her full forward sections capable of handling a bit of "rough 'n' tumble, generous "flair" to keep you dry and loads of storage compartments, the Magnum 12 provide's excellent stability when fishing or underway. As a 12 foot stitch and glue plywood car-topper, the Magnum 12 has made the average camping trip extraordinary. Being able to fit atop a four wheel drive, the Magnum 12 can turn a camping trip with the family into a great adventure. Perfectly suited for any river, estuary or lake adventures and the perfect camping companion, the Magnum 12's innovative design for stability when fishing and, having a v-shape hull means these boats are able to cope comfortably with choppy waters.
With features that include front and rear bench seats, front deck, bilge sump, flat floor and ample storage space, the Magnum 12 will complete any camping trip, but also expand your adventures to the water.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Overall Hull length ......12 ft ( 3.65m)
- Beam ...... 4ft- 9in (1.44m)
- Deadrise @ Transom ...... 7 degrees
- Engine shaft length ...... S/S (15") ... Optional L/S (20")
- Fuel Capacity ...... Portable Tank
- Approx Hull weight (Pending Builder and materials) ... 146 lbs (66 kg)
- Recommended Hp ...... 9.9 - 15 Hp
- Construction …. Epoxy Fibreglass Plywood Composite Construction
MAGNUM 12 FEATURES
MAGNUM 12 FEATURES
Just some of the features the Magnum 12 includes:
Sleek yet simple and functional lines
Shallow yet lightweight hull design for fishing the flats, estuaries and mangroves.
Tiller steered
Side pockets for all your gear plus more
Front casting deck for lure fishing plus easy access to the front locker and trolling motor when deploying
Portable fuel tank
LEVEL flotation for compliance (we comply to the ABYC standards)
Engineered to "Class" or Commercial shipping standards for those offroad or offshore fishing adventures.
Easily handled by 1 person when trailering
MAGNUM 12 CONSTRUCTION
MAGNUM 12 CONSTRUCTION
Just about anybody can build a boat using the Bowdidge Marine Design Plywood Composite system. This method eliminates many members that ordinarily require fitting, fairing, and beveling. Thus, it's ideal for beginners. A jigsaw and drill are about the only power tools required. The resulting boat is incredibly light weight, strong, and durable.
This quick and easy boatbuilding method consists of plywood planking panels cut to shape from patterns in the plans which are "stitched and glued" together at the seams. Such a boat can be assembled in a matter of hours after cutting out the parts.
Build method in summary:
- Build the strongback
- Cut hull parts and assemble onto the strongback
- Glue together and then glass the hull
- bog, fair ready for painting
- Roll hull over
- Glass the interior
- Install buoyancy foam for compliance to meet LEVEL flotation
- Install seating and casting deck (optional)
- Fit and glass the sole down
- Install side decks and other optional fittings
- Paint the hull
- Launch day
MATERIALS LIST FOR THE MAGNUM 12
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 quantities are only approximate.
MARINE BS 1088 OR AB GRADE PLYWOOD
6mm (1/4") - 8 Sheets
RESIN AND GLASS (For coatings and reinforced areas)
Epoxy Resin & Hardener - 18 kg (4.75 US gal)
195gm (6oz) cloth - 24 sq.m ( 29 sq.yards)
1 kg (2.2 lbs) glue powder (Cabosil)
1 kg (2.2 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.
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MAGNUM 12 LAUNCHING'S & ADVENTURE'S
THE MAGNUM 12
The "Magnum" 12 as the name suggests, offers you a roomy, tough cartoppers.
Perfect for crabbing, fishing, or to just loll the days away, the Magnum 12 is the perfect getaway from it all. With her full forward sections capable of handling a bit of "rough 'n' tumble, generous "flair" to keep you dry and loads of storage compartments, the Magnum 12 provide's excellent stability when fishing or underway. As a 12 foot stitch and glue plywood car-topper, the Magnum 12 has made the average camping trip extraordinary. Being able to fit atop a four wheel drive, the Magnum 12 can turn a camping trip with the family into a great adventure. Perfectly suited for any river, estuary or lake adventures and the perfect camping companion, the Magnum 12's innovative design for stability when fishing and, having a v-shape hull means these boats are able to cope comfortably with choppy waters.
With features that include front and rear bench seats, front deck, bilge sump, flat floor and ample storage space, the Magnum 12 will complete any camping trip, but also expand your adventures to the water.
MAGNUM 12 PLANS
COMPLETE BOAT PLANS & FULL SIZE FRAME PATTERNS ...
Delivered by PDF with many extra drawings and photos. The plans have all the information you need to build your own boat. Each plan contains all the construction drawings for plywood composite construction, plus bonus drawings. Plus you will receive a DETAIL FOLIO showing how to make many of your own boat fittings, lists of materials and equipment, all technical information, numerous construction drawings, photo's and written building instructions, examples of the compliance info for the Australian Builders Plate/ European/ and US are all included. You can view & print the drawings in full or in sections. BUILDING PHOTOS are included in the plan package.
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Magnum 12 Plans Price.
AU $226
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