Mushulu 14
THE MUSHULU 14

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THE MUSHULU 14
Easy planing at low speeds, great stability whilst at rest, and reduction in fuel consumption without compromising the strength, durability and safety of the design, careful consideration was given to loads of storage lockers, comfortable seating throughout and a stable platform for fishing or other recreational activities without compromising safety for those on board.
Designed also for ease of construction for the first time builder, the Mushulu 14 is light enough to be easily trailerable for adventures in distant places. But overall, it had to be simple and easy to build, without spending everything you have. For the interior, it had to be clean and simple, with a loads of room and storage. Emphasis was given to having higher than normal sides and comfortable seating arrangements, without having your knees in your face. Within the seats there are 2 large sealed lockers, for all those items you may want locked away, while still retaining the foam filled buoyancy compartments in the outer seat sections, as required to comply with the standards. The bow seat also doubles as an anchor locker.
Overall, the design had to be kept simple, clean and functionable, for a great days fishing or simply out and about with the family.




SPECIFICATIONS:
- LOA ……14ft (4.26m)
- BEAM ………6ft - 1in (1.85m) overall
- DRAFT/ hull only ………6″ (152mm) @ DWL
- FUEL CAPACITY ....... Portable Tank
Horsepower… 30 Hp (max)
APPROX DRY TRAILER WEIGHT including a 40 hp motor…..360 lbs
(163 kg ) depending on materials and outboard options*
- Construction …. Plywood Composite Construction
- Safety standards in compliance with the ABYC standard
- Structure is engineered in accordance with ABS class rules
MUSHULU 14 FEATURES
MUSHULU 14 FEATURES
Just some of the features the Mushulu 14 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
- 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

MUSHULU 14 CONSTRUCTION
MUSHULU 14 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 MUSHULU 14
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") - 7 Sheets
9mm (3/8") - 2 Sheet
RESIN AND GLASS (For coatings and reinforced areas)
Epoxy Resin & Hardener - 18 kg (4.75 US gal)
195 gm (6oz) woven cloth - 20 m ( 22 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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MUSHULU 14 LAUNCHING'S & ADVENTURE'S
THE MUSHULU 14
Easy planing at low speeds, great stability whilst at rest, and reduction in fuel consumption without compromising the strength, durability and safety of the design, careful consideration was given to loads of storage lockers, comfortable seating throughout and a stable platform for fishing or other recreational activities without compromising safety for those on board.
Designed also for ease of construction for the first time builder, the Mushulu 14 is light enough to be easily trailerable for adventures in distant places. But overall, it had to be simple and easy to build



MUSHULU 14 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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Mushulu 14 Plans Price.
AU $247
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Bowdidge Marine Designs
Far North Queensland
Australia. Qld
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