Higgins LCVP

[bhackford]

I want to build a smaller light version of this type of boat. Where can I find some designs with a front gate? Thanks

[paladin]

Ted Brewer

[bhackford]

Thanks

[bhackford]

I do not see anything on his website? Thanks

[Thorne]

Check out the Higgens Wonderboat and Eureka designs online. Don't know about plans, but you might be able to get the lines from one of the military/navy museums...

Looks like the U of New Orleans has a set of plans in their special collections section -
http://library.uno.edu/specialcollections/inventories/065.htm

[Neper]

Mr. Brewer does not have it on his website. He did a design for an 18 foot/20 foot similar style craft that was marketed by Jim Betts. Type in "International Amateur Boat building Society" and you'll find a recent article by Mr. Betts with a posting of the cover of the resurgence in his magazine. On the cover of the magazine pictured will be a photo of the boat with front loading door as you are requesting. IIRC the original boat was called a GP16.

[switters]

how much smaller? Michalac, Jewel box without the cabin or chantuese might be a good place to start.

[Wiley Baggins]

I think there was a photo of a smallish one of those in "Maine Boats and Harbors" magazine. It was a new build and was being used as a ferry. I don't believe it was wooden construction and I don't remember anything about plans, but it might help if you can find a copy. I don't currently have access to the handful of issues I kept, but they might be able to help you - http://www.maineboats.com/

[Thorne]

The GP-16 links from this site are broken -
http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/r/plansindex/trailermotorcruisers.cfm

You could try some of the email contacts in this article -
http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/00/DM1999/articles/magellan/index.htm

But overall, unless Ted has plans, I'd say you are SOL...

[Tom Robb]

The late Phil Bolger has a design in one of his books for hauling equipment (lawnmowers) to an island. He called it a Landing Craft Lawn Mower - LCLM.
It might suit you.

[bhackford]

Where would I find info on this boat? Thanks

[Hal Forsen]

I used to drive one for Uncle Sam. :cool:

[Bob Cleek]

Just curious, but why in the world would you want one?

[bhackford]

I would like a smaller boat but similair design. There was one in a WB for someone who needed to transport to an island.

[Hal Forsen]

Here's a modified Ben Garvey that may suit your purpose.

http://www.emcrosbyboatworks.com/Ben_Garvey.htm

Sorry about the pixilation.

http://www.emcrosbyboatworks.com/images/Thumb_Ben_Garvey3.jpg

[P.I. Stazzer-Newt]

http://www.wheelyboats.org/

http://www.wheelyboats.org/images/bannerback.jpg

[George Ray]

I used to have a wooden LCVP, nice boats. They were also made in fiberglass. You can find them in 'Boats and Harbors'.

There are several folks in the NE and the NW that are making some aluminum hulls in the 20-30 foot range with bow ramps.

Have Fun !!



http://www.canatec.com/products_marinetruck.html

http://www.silverstreakboats.com/index.php?pageid=3&itemid=17

http://www.munsonboats.com/35photos.html

http://www.nauticexpo.com/prod/anytec-marine-ab/motor-boat-work-boat-br-aluminium-25166-123491.html

[Tom Robb]

The LCLM is "Charity", PCB's design #398 and you can see it in 30 Odd Boats by Bolger. He calls it a cross between a Swampscott dory and a garvey not unlike what Hal Forsen's or Stazzer-Newt's pictures (above) show.

[TerryLL]

Lots of LCs on this site. Designed for aluminum.

http://www.aluminumlandingcraft.com/pics/hull2395.jpg


http://www.aluminumlandingcraft.com/products.html


http://www.aluminumlandingcraft.com/pics/hull4212wd2.jpg