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The Trilobyte 16X4 was entered in the Duckworks Magazine design contest (entry #8). We drew up study plans for the contest, which are NOT included with the Plan Package. Please view or download these to evaluate the design for your needs before ordering. Study Plans for On Line Viewing Downloadable, printable version (Shift +left click, right click, whatever your browser asks to save a link.)
The T16X4 features:
If you'd prefer to pay by check or money order, please email us to make arrangements. Unlike most plan packages, purchasing the package confers the right (non-transferable and non-commercial, please) to build as many Trilobytes as you wish. We intend it to be possible for you to build for each adventure. Please contact us to discuss terms if you represent a commercial, educational or charity interest.
StudyPLANs are actual plans (as opposed to a studyplan). They contain all the ‘dots’ necessary to build a particular set of TBoat hulls (interiors, rigs and deck arrangements are left to the builder). Each is for a given TBoat length, and covers the various beam options for that length. They are not like ordinary plans in that methods and materials are suggested, rather than specified. These are 'open designs,' and require your active participation. Unlike the T16x4 Plans Package, these studyPLANs are for those who feel confident in their ability to research and draw their own conclusions regarding methods and materials. For others, they may be enjoyed as an ordinary studyplan, with the understanding that more specific plans will not be forthcoming (see TBoats DIY: Design and Build Your Own). When you purchase studyPLANs using the PayPal links below, the appropriate studyPLANs package will be sent in Adobe PDF form to the email address used to place the order.
The Trilobyte plan package includes a schematic for the Lenihan charcoal heater, a small heater that takes up very little space in a boat cabin. Many people have expressed interest in the heater independently of the Trilobyte package, so we are now offering the schematic for $10.00 U.S. To purchase the heater plans only, use the PayPal link below. When we receive notification of your payment, we will email you a PDF copy of the schematic, a one sheet drawing of the heater's components and suggestions for construction. Lenihan Heater Plans $10.00 (no shipping and handling)
TBoats DIY: Design and Build Your Own I'm in the (lengthy) process of writing a book which will allow anyone to design and build their own TBoat. It will supplement and surpass the studyPLAN series, and cover methods and materials, but will be a while before it becomes available. Please check back for the latest developments.
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