Peeler Skiff

Peeler Skiff Complete Kit

Peeler Skiff kits are beautifully and intricately detailed, with computer-cut mortises, tenons, and miters all helping the assembly to "slot together" for easy construction.  All hull parts are 9mm and 18mm okoume marine plywood of the highest rating available, cut on our CNC machine.  Rails, inwales, and trim are from spanish cedar, while bottom skids are cypress.  Fiberglass for sheathing all of the exterior and most of the interior is included, as is a large epoxy kit with pumps and fillers.  Stitching wire and other sundry hardware is included.  ENGINES AND RUNNING GEAR ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS KIT.  

This kit is shipped with the parts still tabbed into the 4x8 sheets of plywood and packed on a pallet. This is heavy and will be shipped via freight.  You will approve the shipping charges before we send the kit.  Of course, you may always pick up your Peeler Skiff kit at our Annapolis facility.

Kits include a comprehensive 112-page spiral-bound shop manual with hundreds of step-by-step photos and diagrams and a finishing guide.

Peeler Skiff Wood Parts Only Kit

This option is for builders with a ready supply of epoxy and fiberglass on hand, but who want to be spared the time of cutting out all the parts by hand.  Features computer-cut mortises, tenons, and miters all helping the assembly to "slot together" for easy construction.  Hull parts are 9mm and 18mm okoume marine plywood of the highest rating available, cut on our CNC machine.  Rails, inwales, and trim are from spanish cedar or mahogany, while bottom skids are cypress. ENGINES AND RUNNING GEAR ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS KIT.  

This kit is shipped with the parts still tabbed into the 4x8 sheets of plywood and packed on a pallet. This is heavy and will be shipped via freight.  You will approve the shipping charges before we send the kit.  Of course, you may always pick up your Peeler Skiff kit at our Annapolis facility.

Wood Parts Only Kits include the comprehensive 112-page spiral-bound shop manual with hundreds of step-by-step photos and diagrams and a finishing guide.

Peeler Skiff plans & Manual Only  

Peeler Skiff plans for scratch-builders include full-sized patterns for every part in the boat.  Lay the sheets out on the plywood, transfer the patterns with an awl or a pounce-wheel, and the accuracy will ensure a fast and beautiful hull assembly.  The plans and manual detail scarf joints for hull panels.  Plywood layout, comprehensive discussion of materials selection, and a scarf-joint how-to are all part of the instruction manual, along with a finishing guide.  The spiral-bound instruction manual includes hundreds of step-by-step photos and illustrations. Motor selection and other critical technical details are discussed.  As of September 2014, plans and manuals now include full-sized patterns and instructions for the center console option.

Here are samples of some of the plans pages:

Peeler Skiff Manual Only  

This option is for builders who want to study the manual before undertaking the complete kit.  Plywood layout, comprehensive discussion of materials selection, and a scarf-joint how-to are all part of the instruction manual, along with a finishing guide.  The spiral-bound instruction manual includes hundreds of step-by-step photos and illustrations. Motor selection and other critical technical details are discussed.  

Manual purchase will be rebated from a subsequent kit purchase.

This option comprises the latest version of the illustrated assembly manual, emailed in the form of a large PDF, with 8.5" x 11" (216x280mm) pages.  

Please note:  This option is for builders who want to study the process before taking up their tools. The manual includes a materials list, tool list, and of course step-by-step construction details from start to finish.

While the manual is expansive in detail, the manuals alone lack sufficient detail to fabricate parts.  You will still need to purchase the plans or a pre-cut kit to build the boat. Plans are available through the mail. We regret that we are not able to transmit plans or CAD/CAM data digitally.

Upon placing the order, you'll receive an email with a link to the PDF.  Be sure to use a correct email address! If you have filters in place, be sure that emails from "admin@clcboats.com" are not blocked.  

Orders from outside the lower 48 U.S. states will need to wait until the next business day for processing and email delivery of their manual.

Copying or transmitting any part of this document is prohibited, as is posting or displaying any part of it online.  

You can get printable study plans for most of your favorite kits and plans by return email --- for just a few dollars! 

When you order a set, you'll receive the study plans emailed in the form of PDFs at 8.5" x 11" (216x280mm).  

These printable drawings (most are two pages) help give a sense of the construction process and a feel for what the full-size plans or kit contain. Please note that a boat can not be built from Study Plans; they are to preview a project in print media; the Study Plans are an excellent broad-strokes look at the process. The subsequent escalation for more information is to order the boat's print instruction manual (where available), which will walk you through the project step-by-step.   

Upon placing the order, you'll receive an email with a link to the PDF.  Be sure to use the correct email address! If you have filters in place, ensure emails from "admin@clcboats.com" are not blocked.

The result of several prototypes and careful ergonomic study, a center console will expand the Peeler Skiff's comfort.  This center console is sleek, strong, and neatly integrated into the Peeler Skiff's interior layout.  It's a functional upgrade and good-looking, too.  The wheel is at the perfect height for all adults.  A passenger seat with a hinged lid is incorporated into the front of the console, creating a large storage compartment beneath.  

Designed as a retrofit package, the center console may be added to an existing Peeler Skiff, or incorporated from the beginning during hull assembly.  It's built with the same 9mm okoume marine plywood, stitched-and-glued together with epoxy and sheathed in fiberglass.  It is secured permanently to the hull with epoxy fillets and fiberglass, where it contributes noticeably to overall hull stiffness.

The center console package ships with fiberglass cloth and tape in addition to the computer-cut parts and instructions.  Peeler builders working from a kit may have enough epoxy on hand to complete the center console, but might need to order additional epoxy.

Steering wheel, throttle, and other remote controls for the engine are sold separately.

Scroll down for photos and diagrams.

Throttle and shifter combination by UFlex.  A single lever controls both throttle and gear shifts.  Package includes throttle AND shift cables.  Ideally suited to the Peeler Skiff's 8hp to 15hp outboards.  

Hardware specific to each outboard engine is not included.  Please contact us for assistance if your outboard is not already equipped with attachment hardware for remote controls.

Throttle and shifter control packages are a special order;  please allow 7-10 days for processing.

Steering system by UFlex Rotech, sized for the Peeler SKiff's recommended 8 to 15hp.  Includes bezel, mount, and 16-foot cable.  Mostly plug-and-play for outboards that are ready for wheel steering.  Your outboard may require additional hardware for wheel steering.

UFlex Rotech rotary steering systems help reduce steering loads to offer more balanced steering effort. The planetary gear design offers 6 contact points for increased efficiency and durability. With 3.8 turns lock-to-lock, Rotech systems offer precise handling.

Steering Wheel sold separately.

Hardware specific to each outboard engine is not included.  Please contact us for assistance if your outboard is not already equipped with attachment hardware for remote controls.

Steering system packages are a special order;  please allow 7-10 days for processing.

Very posh 13-1/2-inch "destroyer" wheel with control knob, in stainless.

Standard 13-1/2" stainless steel "destroyer" type wheel with black plastic center cap.