Description
11 Foot (3.35 m) Plywood Utility Skiff Plans
The 11 ft plywood utility skiff is a compact, stable, and easy-to-build boat designed for fishing, leisure, and light transport. Its smart hull design offers a perfect balance between stability, performance, and simplicity, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced DIY builders.
With a moderate V-bottom and practical interior layout including multiple storage lockers, this skiff is highly functional while remaining lightweight and economical to build. It performs отлично on lakes, rivers, and calm coastal waters.
Why Choose This Skiff?
- Compact and beginner-friendly design
- Stable hull with efficient performance
- Lightweight and easy to transport
- Integrated storage lockers for gear
- Optimized for small outboard engines (8–15 HP)
Technical Specifications
- Hull length: 11′ (3.35 m)
- Hull width: 4′ 9″ (1.45 m)
- Floor dimension: 32 3/4″ x 59 1/2″ (0.84 m x 1.51 m)
- Side depth (stern): 24″ (61 cm)
- Side depth (bow): 30 1/2″ (78 cm)
- Cockpit depth: 18 1/2″ (47 cm)
- Stern locker: 33 gallons (135 liters)
- Side lockers: 2 x 13 gallons (2 x 50 liters)
- Bow locker: 25 gallons (95 liters)
- Deadrise: 15° (at 79″ / 2 m from stern)
- Dry hull weight: 265 lbs (120 kg)
- Total weight (boat + max engine, dry): 375 lbs (170 kg)
- Draft (boat, engine + one person): 7″ (18 cm)
- Displacement (boat, engine + one person): 540 lbs (245 kg)
- Maximum persons: 2–3
- Design category: C/D
- Transom inclination: 12°
- Fuel capacity: portable tank
- Transom height: 20″ (508 mm) – long shaft (L)
- Outboard engine: 8–15 HP
- Estimated top speed: 10–15 mph
Recommended Materials
Imperial Version:
- Bottom and sides: 1/4″ plywood
- Seats and frames: 1/2″ plywood
Metric Version:
- Bottom and sides: 6 mm plywood
- Seats and frames: 12 mm plywood
Available Plan Options
HAND CUT (DIY Version)
Designed for self-cutting at home or in your garage using a jigsaw or similar tools.
- 1:1 Full-Scale Plans – print and transfer directly onto plywood
- Plotting Points Method – build without large-format printing
CNC Version
Ready-to-use cutting files prepared for CNC machines. Ideal for precision builds and faster construction.
Perfect For
- Fishing on lakes and rivers
- Light recreational boating
- Shallow water environments
- DIY boat builders
Instant download available after purchase – start building today!






