Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by hellen

Zero² | G-Force1800SSS | Owner’s Review

Zero² | G-Force1800SSS | Owner’s Review

"We just completed a 5 day crossing from Luganville Vanuatu to Mackay Australia. 2 handed just my partner tracey and myself..."
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..”The final day threw us some curved balls, 25 knots of breeze – We saw 38 knots at one stage, rising swell with 4 metre sets then we had to navigate a reef passage with 5 knots of outgoing current with over falls.

With both engines and one head sail Zero handled everything with ease, surfing a wave over the worst of the over falls.

We are currently heading south down the Queensland coast and enjoying the calmer conditions, we constantly have people cruise past and comment what a beautiful looking vessel she is. Functional and beautiful.”

Jeff Dodd
Zero² | G-Force1800SSS

Posted on November 24, 2022June 28, 2023 by hellen

Solitaire 1520

The Schionning Designs Solitaire 1520 Multihull Catamaran offers similar internal comfort and space to the production boat competition, but she is far lighter, stiffer and stronger with better waterline beam values and higher power to weight ratio.

This is a serious blue water cruiser capable of taking you around the world with high mileage daily runs in comfort and safety with minimal slamming.

Her primary design feature is an efficient performance sailing catamaran with high bridgedeck clearance and angled tunnel panels to minimize slamming. She has a strong beam / length ratio and strong sail area / displacement ratio. Yet the Solitaire has our best interior volume ever allowing multiple versatile layouts and the payload to compliment it.

On the propulsion side she has an efficient alloy mast and boom fully battened deep roach main, single line main reefing in the boom, roller furling headsail, and furling screecher on the prodder. A para-spinnaker finishes off her downwind capability. A simple, fast, and efficient rig.

Engine power comes from two 20 kW electric motors and a single 80 HP shaft-drive with folding props set comfortably forward for easy access from inside the hulls. This hybrid system will power all the equipment and air conditioning. There are large water and fuel tanks to ensure that the vessel is fully self-sufficient while away from the dock.

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solitaire 1520 - STUDY PLAN

Posted on September 20, 2022June 22, 2023 by hellen

Construction Plans & Pricing

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION AND PRICING FOR OUR CONSTRUCTION PLANS. FOR OUR KIT PRICE, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.

Construction Plan Examples

This graph shows the estimated cost of materials for a range of different sized sailing catamarans, finished to a basic standard with standard equipment.

The material cost is all materials needed to build and finish the boat, and does not include the cost of any labour. For home builders, this cost may reflect the entire project cost if doing all labour yourself. However if having the boat built professionally you should multiply your builder's hourly rate by the estimated build hours of your chosen design to get an estimated labour value. These figures include the construction plans and kit price.

The construction plans supplied by Schionning Designs are mostly CAD-drawn sheets taken from our full 3D model for accuracy. We use a plethora of design programs to create our plans and we stand behind them 100%, providing back-up support should you encounter any troubles during your build. Please be aware that plans are NOT included in the price of your kit and will need to be purchased seperately.

Often when we are working on a custom design for a client that is going to be professionally built, the plans may be Hand Drawn by Jeff, there are a number of reasons for this - the main being that experienced Schionning-recommended builders know our designs and systems and therefore require less instruction and merely the bare technical information. So depending on your experience and needs, we regularly tailor the supplied design package.

Our Plan prices include delivery via an electronic download link. Alternatively plans can be posted to anywhere in the world via courier with a tracking service.

Postage times can vary enormously, so we cannot guarantee delivery times.

Plans which are for courier, will be delivered in PDF format on a USB drive.. Electronic copies are far more durable and reliable than the paper equivalents. Paper plans can be arranged if necessary at an extra cost.

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PLAN PRICES

Plan prices include electronic delivery.

Plans can be mailed to worldwide destinations via courier. All plans are now delivered electronically, whether hand-drawn or in CAD, in PDF format on a USD drive. Paper plans can be arranged at an extra cost if required. Please enquire directly with us for these rates.

Electronic copies are far more durable and allow cheap printing locally, as well as convenient re-printing when plan sheets inevitably become damaged in the shed.

These prices are for the construction plans only. For Kit pricing please contact us.

PLEASE NOTE:
Our designs require the purchase of the pre-cut kit & cannot be constructed using the plans alone. These prices are for the construction plans only. For Kit pricing please contact us.

SAILINg designs plan prices

ARROW PLAN PRICING

The Arrow Series is the latest range of performance cruising catamarans from Schionning Designs.

Utilising 100% flat panel construction means that the Arrow designs will be the fastest build, as there is no strip-planking or more time consuming techniques.

The Series currently includes the Arrow 1200, 1200 Sports, 1280-S, Arrow 1360 and Arrow 1500.

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Arrow 1200 AUD$13,000.00

Arrow 1200 Sports AUD$13,000.00

Arrow 1201 AUD$13,000.00

Arrow 1280-S AUD$14,000.00

Arrow 1360 AUD$16,000.00

Arrow 1500 AUD$19,000.00

G-FORCE PLAN PRICING

Our G-Force range are our most performance-oriented designs, having taken over from the Waterline Series with new reverse bow styling.

The standard G-Force designs are ultra-slim lightweight racing machines, with the ‘C’ Cruising designs allowing a little additional weight-carrying though they must still be kept light.

The G-Force are world capable performance cruising multihull designs, not for the feint-hearted.

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G-Force 1200 - AUD$14,300.00

G-FORCE 1400C AUD$18,500.00

G-FORCE 1500C AUD$20,500.00

G-FORCE 1700C AUD$35,500.00

G-FORCE 1800C AUD$45,500.00

G-FORCE 1800SSS AUD$45,500.00

G-FORCE 2000 AUD$55,500.00

G-FORCE 77 / 2350 AUD$POA

Solitaire & Legend
PLAN PRICING

The Schionning Designs International Solitaire Series is a serious blue water cruiser capable of taking you around the world with high mileage daily runs in comfort and safety with minimal slamming.

The Solitaire 1490 offers similar internal comfort and space to the production boat competition, but she is far lighter, stiffer and stronger, with better waterline beam values and higher power to weight ration.

Designed primarily as an efficient fast sailing cat with high bridgdeck clearance and chamfer panels to minimize slamming.

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SOLITAIRE 1360
SOLITAIRE 1490
SOLITAIRE 1520
LEGEND 60

SOLITAIRE 1360 AUD$19,000.00

SOLITAIRE 1490 AUD$22,500.00

SOLITAIRE 1520 AUD$23,500.00

SDI Schionning Designs Solitaire 1520 Multihull Catamaran Design CAD Render

LEGEND 60 AUD$50,500.00

SOLITAIRE 1360
SOLITAIRE 1490
SOLITAIRE 1520
SOLITAIRE 1740
LEGEND 60

SOLITAIRE 1360 AUD$19,000.00

SOLITAIRE 1490 AUD$22,500.00

SOLITAIRE 1520 AUD$23,500.00

SDI Schionning Designs Solitaire 1520 Multihull Catamaran Design CAD Render

SOLITAIRE 1740 AUD$38,000.00

LEGEND 60 AUD$50,500.00

POWER DESIGNS Plan Prices

Prowler PLAN PRICING

The Prowlers use semi-displacement hull shapes, which means if you want to potter around comfortably at 10 – 12 knots or if you prefer flying along at 20+ knots, this boat will do it all in comfort.

The bigger designs are inboard diesel powered where the smaller designs use 4 stroke outboard motors. Engine size depends on required performance.

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PROWLER 1040 GTR
PROWLER 1360
PROWLER 1500
SEA SHANTY 1600

PROWLER 1040 GTR AUD$10,900.00

PROWLER 1360 AUD$16,500.00

PROWLER 1500
AUD$ 22,500

SEA SHANTY 1600 AUD$16,500.00

Growler PLAN PRICING

The Growler Series are a newer range of power catamaran designs, similar to the Prowler but with very distinctive modern styling and a different hull shape.

The Growler range include the ballsy GTR8800 and VTR950 power catamaran designs, they are sure to turn heads with their sharp reverse bows and distinctive style.

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Growler 650 VT | AUD$7,000.00

Growler 710 VT | AUD$8,000.00

GROWLER 950 VT AUD$10,400.00

GROWLER 950 VTR AUD$10,000.00

GROWLER GTR8800 AUD$9,300.00

Growler 1500 GTR AUD$19’000

COMMERCIAL DESIGNS Plan Prices

COMMERCIAL PLAN PRICING

The Schionning Design studio can accommodate all design requests, including those for commercial vessels or charter boats, whether it is bare-boat charter, skippered, or day charter with a number of passengers.

The different commercial designs completed will be displayed here, and if there is nothing that fits your needs, contact us for a custom design quotation.

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ARROW 1500 DAY CHARTER
Euro 1480 Bi-Plane
PROWLER 1100 WATER TAXI
Prowler 1040 GTR

ARROW 1500 DAY CHARTER AUD$21,000.00

Euro 1480 Bi-Plane AUD$ 23’000

PROWLER 1100 WATER TAXI AUD$11,600.00

Prowler 1040 GTR Dive AUD 10,400

HOW TO ORDER PLANS

We require a signed order form with each plan order.

This form explains our terms and conditions of sale.

Plans will not be released until we received a signed order form accepting our terms and conditions.

Thank you for your understanding!

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Advice is readily available to help with your design choice and various options available.

PAYMENT

WE ACCEPT : Direct Deposits to our bank account. Please email us for our bank account details.

Email us for our bank account details.

A signed copy of our ORDER FORM must be scanned and emailed to our office before the plans will be sent to you. This is important as this confirms your acceptance of our terms and conditions.

What is included in the plans?

Aside from the CAD drawings you receive, all Plan purchases include backup regardless of how long the project takes you.

A Build Manual is included with your plans purchase. The build documentary, available to email in PDF form, has been tailored particularly to the flat panel construction but covers all other aspects and techniques that apply to all designs and you will find useful.

Your plan sheets will be A3 and A1 detailed sheets in PDF format on a USB drive. The actual plans vary depending on the design so please ask us for a plan index that will show the exact detail and number of sheets that are provided in the design that interests you.

Your plan sheets will be A3 and A1 detailed sheets in PDF format and sent via an electronic download link unless otherwise requested.

The actual plans vary depending on the design so please ask us for a plan index that will show the exact detail and number of sheets that are provided in the design that interests you.

Posted on September 16, 2022October 21, 2022 by hellen

Tree Tops Marine

TREE TOPS MARINE WAS FOUNDED IN 2001 WHEN THE OWNER, ANDREW HOUGH SAW THE NEED FOR A BUSINESS THAT SPECIALIZED IN QUALITY REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF BOTH POWER AND SAIL BOATS. AFTER MANY YEARS OF COMPOSITE BOAT REPAIRS ANDREW STARTED TAKING ON INTERIOR REFURBISHMENTS WHICH GAVE HIM EXPERIENCE WITH SCHIONNING DESIGNS. ANDREW ENJOYED THE EPOXY BUILDING EXPERIENCE AND HAS SINCE BEEN BUILDING SCHIONNING DESIGNS TO ORDER.

languages spoken: english & afrikaans

build portfolio | Location : Cape Town, South Africa

Schionning Designs - Tree-Tops Marine Build - Arrow 1280S Catamaran Build

make contact with the builder

Posted on August 31, 2022October 21, 2022 by hellen

Pantawee Marine

Pantawee Marine are offering Schionning designs built under qualified foreign supervision standards from their factory in Pattaya City in Thailand. They have extensive experience and have been operating for over 20 years building sailing and power vessels up to 65′.

portfolio | Located : Thailand

make contact with the builder

Posted on August 30, 2022October 21, 2022 by hellen

Boyard Croisiere Professional Boatbuilders

Schionning Designs Boyard Croisiere Boatbuilder La Rochelle France

Boyard Croisiere are a charter business that have now started building our catamarans. They began their build program with the Arrow 1500 Day Charter to put into their fleet. They’re ideally located in quaint La Rochelle, France. They are now set up to build for clients. Boyard Croisiere is an Official Agent of Schionning Designs.

languages spoken: french | spanish | english

portfolio | located : la Rochelle, france

make contact with the builder

Posted on August 1, 2022June 21, 2023 by hellen

Growler 710 VT

Growler 650 VT Power Catamaran - SDI - Schionning Designs International

Growler 710 VT

The Growler 710 VT has been designed specifically for those interested in a fast, practical run-a-bout for fishing, over-nighting or sports, with three different versions available.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO

Current Build - malta

These cats have found huge favour locally and worldwide with special interest from France and New Caledonia. It is refreshing to see some people appreciating the ‘true’ multihull values of a proper A hard-top cover provides much needed shade when out on the water, as well as plenty of space to work while remaining extremely stable in even the largest swells.

She has excellent load carrying capabilities, and can be loaded with equipment and passengers more so than other boats of similar size or perhaps just to bring home all the fish! The reduced size bimini reduces interference with rods and casting. Depending on your needs, a small 12v fridge could easily be fitted.

This is a new take on the ‘bowrider’ style, with good looks, extraordinary speed and fantastic fuel economy.

For more information please download our Study Plans on this design using the link below.

Growler 710 VT Study Plans

Growler 710 VT
FISHING

The Growler 710 VT Fishing has been designed specifically for those interested in a fast, practical run-a-bout for fishing. A hard-top cover provides much needed shade when out on the water, as well as plenty of space to work while remaining extremely stable in even the largest swells. She has excellent load carrying capabilities, and can be loaded with equipment and passengers more so than other boats of similar size. Or perhaps just to bring home all the fish! The reduced size bi-mini reduces interference with rods and casting. A small fridge can be installed, and theres plenty of rooms for eskies.
Floor space is kept flat with one step forward to maximise the room when fighting a big catch. The Growler 710 VT Fishing is the ultimate fishing machine!

Growler 710 VT
SPORTS

The Growler 710 VT Sports is the ultimate run-about for waterskiing, wakeboarding, or simply taking out friends and family for a day on the water. With plenty of seating for 6 passengers, or more should you require – you won’t have to leave anyone at home. Perfect for loading the camping gear and taking off up rivers, creeks and inland waterways, as well as extremely seaworthy for those adventures that take you out into the ocean swells. Easily beached, just raise the outboards or anchor and swim from the transom. Depending on your needs, a small 12v fridge (and port-a-potty) could easily be fitted to keep the beer cold while lazing on the beach. This is a new take on the ‘bowrider’ style, with good looks, extraordinary speed and fantastic fuel economy.

Growler 710 VT
CUDDY CABIN

The Growler 710 VT Cuddy is our third option for the ultra-efficient registered VT (Vapour Trail) hull shape used on the 6.5m platform. She boasts a surprisingly roomy cabin, with a double berth from which a table extends to create a dinette if required. A small fridge, small gas cook-top and port-a-potty can also be installed if desired. This little weekender is perfect for inland lakes or skipping out to the islands at a top speed or 45 knots (depending on engine choice). Exceptional ocean going ability is a key feature. The Cuddy can also be trailered and stored in the driveway during the week. Built from balsa-core Duflex panels, this tough little cat is perfect for those weekend trips with friends and family or a romantic retreat with a partner.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO

Posted on July 12, 2022July 22, 2022 by hellen

Growler 710 VT | @TomBuildsCats

Growler 710 VT

Project | @tombuildscats

@TomBuildscats is currently building a SDI Growler 710 VT Power Catamaran design,
this page is to assist those interested in following his build progress.

Location: Malta, Malaysia

Kit delivery

Levelling the strongback

Scarfing the panels together

"Glad I had a jigsaw handy!"

Constructing Temporary build frames.

Temporary frames laid out on the strongback

Growler 710 VT
First panel

Evening panel
fixing

Perfect fit as the hull panels meet at the bow.

Starboard bow coming together.

Looking fairly straight on the port hull.

Final hull panels installed for this phase.

Location: Malta, Malaysia
SDI Design: Growler 710 VT
Follow Tom's Build Blog: @TomBuildsCats https://www.instagram.com/tombuildscats/

"I’m based in Malta, a small island in the Mediterranean. I’ve worked aboard luxury yachts for the past twenty two years.

I’ve wanted to refit, or build my own boat for a few years now, and took up a correspondence diploma course in Yacht and Boat building through MTA during the first Covid lockdown two years ago.

I’ve been aware of Schionning Designs International for some time, and know they have a good reputation from some of the Australian and South African crew I’ve worked with.

After contacting Robert and Tarryn about the 650VT I asked if it might be possible to lengthen the design a little, with an emphasis on increasing the usability of the foredeck / bow rider area - something that Robert was very helpful with.

After confirming the plan, the materials for the build arrived at my workshop in early April. First thoughts - what have I got myself into! But so far, with help from the design team at Schionning and a reasonable amount of research elsewhere I think I’m making good progress.

Reasons for building my own boat - and this design in particular.
1) I like the benefits a catamaran give over a monohull.
2) I had a particular layout in mind that I wanted to use.
3) The SDI Growler 710 VT is the perfect size for the workshop that I have. Ultimately, this is a test to see if I can complete a quality end product. The ultimate plan would be to work on designing and building something with a couple of cabins that my wife and I could use to tour the Mediterranean and beyond."

Posted on June 28, 2022September 16, 2022 by hellen

Prowler 1500

The Prowler 1500 is a semi-displacement power catamaran design, following a more traditional style in comparison to some of the more modern power designs such as the growler series.

Prowler 1500 Study Plans - PDF Coming Soon

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO

The bows have been kept quite square and sharp, and the cabin features large wrap around windows and angular styling. The foredeck runs forward to the front of the bridgedeck providing a wide spacious area for sunbathing, enjoying a glass of champagne or giving storage space for dinghy or other cruising toys.

The layout is open plan and offers a surprising amount of interior space and accommodation due to the Prowler’s wide hulls—significantly wider than that of her Alaskan sisters. This extra width does allow a little more freedom when configuring the layout and combats the ‘stuffy' enclosed feeling that being down in the hull can bring.

The Prowler 1500 is a large displacement hulled cruiser that will sleep 4-86 family or friends comfortably. She has a very large light ‘n airy galley and saloon allowing full-size appliances. The cockpit is also designed for entertaining, cooking, toys, and fishing. The flybridge is generously laid out which could also covert into a premium berth. The upper deck also has wide possibilities for storage or entertaining.

The Prowler 1500 is a large displacement hulled cruiser that will sleep 4-6 family or friends comfortably.

For more information please download our Study Plans on this design using the link below.

THAILAND

Exterior CAD Renders

Interior CAD Renders

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Posted on March 19, 2021April 20, 2021 by hellen

Radical Bay 1060

The 1060 would make a fantastic small cruiser and couple safely carry you and your crew to any tropical destinations.

Radical Bay 1060 - A3 Study Plans

Radical Bay 1060 - A4 Study Plans

The Radical Bay 1060 is the bigger sister to the 8000, and provides that little step up in accomodation, space and performance. Again a standard rig is an option, however the composite bi-plane carbon masts are still the recommended configuration.

Unlike the Radical Bay 1060 has a spacious hard-floored cockpit with ample seating for all the family and friends and comes with the option of either single aluminium mast or bi-plane rig.

The Radical Bay 1060 has a very usable interior with a tidy galley area, a head and shower aft port-side and accommodation for 6 people - 2 double and 2 single bunks. A small dinette doubles as the second double bunk with a fold down dining table.

The Radical Bay 1060 utilises strip planking construction to provide a cheaper, quicker and easier build. The boat can be transported in a shipping container in three sections should transportation be necessary. Whether you're looking for a simple, fun weekender or a light live-aboard, you cannot go past the Radical Bay 1060.

Zero² | G-Force1800SSS | Owner’s Review

Solitaire 1520

The Schionning Designs Solitaire 1520 Multihull Catamaran offers similar internal comfort and space to the production boat competition, but she is far lighter, stiffer and stronger with better waterline beam values and higher power to weight ratio.

This is a serious blue water cruiser capable of taking you around the world with high mileage daily runs in comfort and safety with minimal slamming.

Construction Plans & Pricing

Construction Plan Examples

PLAN PRICES

PLEASE NOTE: Our designs require the purchase of the pre-cut kit & cannot be constructed using the plans alone. These prices are for the construction plans only. For Kit pricing please contact us.

Growler 650 VT | AUD$7,000.00

GROWLER GTR8800 AUD$9,300.00

PAYMENT

What is included in the plans?

languages spoken: english & afrikaans

build portfolio | Location : Cape Town, South Africa

Pantawee Marine are offering Schionning designs built under qualified foreign supervision standards from their factory in Pattaya City in Thailand. They have extensive experience and have been operating for over 20 years building sailing and power vessels up to 65′.

portfolio | Located : Thailand

languages spoken: french | spanish | english

portfolio | located : la Rochelle, france

Growler 710 VT

The Growler 710 VT has been designed specifically for those interested in a fast, practical run-a-bout for fishing, over-nighting or sports, with three different versions available.

Current Build - malta

For more information please download our Study Plans on this design using the link below.

Growler 710 VTFISHING

Growler 710 VTSPORTS

Growler 710 VT CUDDY CABIN

@TomBuildscats is currently building a SDI Growler 710 VT Power Catamaran design,this page is to assist those interested in following his build progress.

Location: Malta, Malaysia

Kit delivery

Levelling the strongback

Scarfing the panels together

"Glad I had a jigsaw handy!"

Constructing Temporary build frames.

Temporary frames laid out on the strongback

Growler 710 VT First panel

Evening panel fixing

Perfect fit as the hull panels meet at the bow.

Starboard bow coming together.

Looking fairly straight on the port hull.

Final hull panels installed for this phase.

Prowler 1500

The Prowler 1500 is a semi-displacement power catamaran design, following a more traditional style in comparison to some of the more modern power designs such as the growler series.

Prowler 1500 Study Plans - PDF Coming Soon

PLEASE NOTE:
Our designs require the purchase of the pre-cut kit & cannot be constructed using the plans alone. These prices are for the construction plans only. For Kit pricing please contact us.

Growler 710 VT
FISHING

Growler 710 VT
SPORTS

Growler 710 VT
CUDDY CABIN

@TomBuildscats is currently building a SDI Growler 710 VT Power Catamaran design,
this page is to assist those interested in following his build progress.

Growler 710 VT
First panel

Evening panel
fixing