Tropic 14
TROPIC 14
TROPIC 14
Whether your into chasing Barra, Mangrove Jack, Red's, Trout or Snook, the Tropic 14 is easy on the pocket, packed with features and is an ideal mid size family/ multi species fishing boat.
The heart and soul of the Tropic 14, although engineered for exceptional beam to beam stability in the most demanding conditions, her modified-V hull (not flat bottom) and flared bow design creates a super dry ride. But the real beauty of the Tropic 14 is its wide beam, shallow draft, maximum fishable cockpit space, casting platform, and a ton of storage, designed for the tough demands of fishing or family excursions. also, with her enhanced style and function, the Tropic 14 lines are easily distinguished from any other boat, even at a glance. While the Tropic 14 is packed with features, the rest is only limited by your imagination. Add more seats, increase the size of the casting platform, add a rear platform, under floor storage, it's up to you. That's the power of imagination.
So for the fisherman who wants a serious boat that delivers the absolute best in safety, reliability, and angling adventure - think Tropic 14, and follow your dreams.
The rest is up to you!
SPECIFICATIONS:
- LOA ……14ft (4.26m)
- BEAM ………6ft - 2in (1.86m) overall
- DRAFT/ hull only ……… 6″ (152 mm) @ DWL
- Deadrise at transom ...… 7 degrees
- FUEL CAPACITY ....... 25 litre portable tank
Horsepower… 40 Hp (max)
Outboard leg length.... 20"
- LEVEL flotation (built as per the plans)
APPROX DRY TRAILER WEIGHT including a 40 hp motor…..689 lbs
(312 kg ) depending on materials and outboard options*
- Construction …. Epoxy Fibreglass Plywood Composite Construction
- Safety standards in compliance with the ABYC standard
- Structure is engineered in accordance with ABS class rules
TROPIC 14 FEATURES
TROPIC 14 FEATURES
The real beauty of the Tropic 14 is its wide beam, shallow draft, maximum fish-able cockpit space, casting platform, and a ton of storage.
Just some of the features the Tropic 14 includes:
- Sleek yet simple and functional lines
- Shallow hull design for getting in and around the mangroves and estuaries.
- Tiller steered (wheel steering optional)
- 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
- Large storage compartments beneath the deck for storage of gear plus a large kill tank when fishing
- 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
LIQUID ENGINEERING - TROPIC 14
TROPIC 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
- fit fuel tank
- Install buoyancy foam for compliance to meet LEVEL flotation
- Fit and glass the sole down
- Install side decks and other optional fittings
- Paint the hull
- Launch day
MATERIALS LIST FOR THE TROPIC 14
The following list of materials is approximate and intended for calculation of approximte 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 quanties for about 10% wastage.
Resin and glass quanties are only approximate.
MARINE BS 1088 OR AB GRADE PLYWOOD
6mm (1/4") - 6 Sheets
9mm (3/8") - 8 Sheet
12mm (1/2”) – 2 sheets
RESIN AND GLASS (For coatings and reinforced areas)
Epoxy Resin & Hardener - 72 kg (12.7 US gal)
400-450gm (12oz) Double Bias - 60 m ( 65 yards)
2 kg (4.4 lbs) glue powder (Cabosil)
2 kg (4.4 lbs) Q-cells (fairing Powder)
The materials list above covers all the supplies for the boat as designed.
Useage 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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TROPIC 14 LAUNCHING'S & ADVENTURE'S
TROPIC 14 LAUNCHINGS
Whether your into chasing Barra, Mangrove Jack, Red's, Trout or Snook, the Tropic 14 is easy on the pocket, packed with features and is an ideal mid size family/ multi species fishing boat.
The heart and soul of the Tropic 14, although engineered for exceptional beam to beam stability in the most demanding conditions,
her modified-V hull (not flat bottom) and flared bow design creates a super dry ride.
But the real beauty of the Tropic 14 is its wide beam, shallow draft, maximum fishable cockpit space, casting platform, and a ton of storage, designed for the tough demands of fishing or family excursions.
Also, with her enhanced style and function, the Tropic 14 lines are easily distinguished from any other boat, even at a glance.
While the Tropic 14 is packed with features, the rest is only limited by your imagination.
Add more seats, increase the size of the casting platform, add a rear platform, under floor storage, it's up to you. That's the power of imagination.
So for the fisherman who wants a serious boat that delivers the absolute best in safety, reliability, and angling adventure - think Tropic 14, and follow your dreams.
The rest is up to you!
TROPIC 14 BOAT 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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Tropic 14 Plans Price.
AU $365
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Far North Queensland
Australia. Qld
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