The Treeve DS18 is a development of the
successful Cove Boat 16 and provides a natural link between this and
the DS20. 
As such it combines the heavy load carrying capacity of the 16
with the proven sea-keeping of the 20.
The designer Denis Swire C.Eng, FRINA has given the
DS18 a soft forefoot, a clean sweep across the full bilges and ample
deadwood aperture, enabling a pos
itive grip for the propeller and the extra
wide 1.85m (6' 2") Transom is very suited to net carrying.
The DS18 has also been  recognised as the first boat of
its type to be totally environmentally dual purpose in terms of propulsion,
being able to sail at its maximum design speed whether driven by motor or
sail. The Treeve DS18 has established itself as a reliable and easily driven heavy duty workboat. The shallow 0.6m (2') draught enables the DS18 to operate from drying harbours, beaches and coves, while the ability to use minimum engine sizes as low as 15hp gives significant savings in fuel costs.
The DS18 is available in 4 versions with one motor boat. The wide and spacious 2.2m (7'2") full beam enables a deck area of 75m2 (800) square feet, fish hold capacity of 3.2m2 (112cu ft) and a carrying capacity of three tons. The MFV version can be fitted with long bilge keels for difficult launching conditions or the shorter standard bilge keel for harbour use. When dried out the DS18 will stand almost upright. There are 3 cabin options.
Full forward traditional Cornish
Forward offset;
Aft pillbox style.
The Treeve DS18 is fitted with our standard heavy duty keel irons made from 3/8" plate and �" lugs. Timber keels for beach launching may be added. There is ample room forward of the inboard diesel engine to fit an hydraulic pump and equipment. The deck may be self draining or loose board depending on preference. The steering may be either underhung steel semi balanced or traditional transom hung timber rudders.
SPECIFICATIONS
OVERALL LENGTH 5.52m (18' 3")
BEAM 2.13m (7')
DRAUGHT 0.65m (2' 6")
DECK AREA 75m2 (800sq ft)
HOLD CAPACITY 3.2m3 (112 cu ft)
CONSTRUCTION (HAND LAY-UP)
HULL LAY-UP
10oz Laminate made up as follows:-
1 gel coat, Pigmented throughout or clear below waterline as preferred
2 x 1oz CSM and 4 x 2oz CSM
Transom reinforced: Lay-up 2 x 2oz CSM
Sheerline reinforced: Lay-up 2 x 2oz CSM
Keel joint reinforced 1 x 1oz CSM and 5 x 2oz CSM
Transverse frames and longitudinals 75x50mm (3x2") polyurethane expanded foam encapsulated by 3 layers x 2oz CSM, staggered
Timber Inserts on sheerline
Beam shelf as above according to customers own requirements
FLOORBOARDS
20mm (�") Marine ply or 32mm (1�") loose pine boards to customers preference
ENGINE BEDS
Hardwood 1� x engine length set in longitudinal foam stringers
fore and aft encapsulated in 8oz GRP
ENGINE BOX
Moulded GRP soundproofed as necessary.
RUDDER
20mm (�") ply blade and cheeks or hardwood option
RECOMMENDED ENGINES
Recommended 22hp.
OTHER EQUIPMENT
Bilge pump, fairleads. Safety equipment to customers requirements
ALL MEASUREMENTS, SIZES AND WEIGHTS ARE APPROXIMATE. ALL PLY IS MARINE PLY. HULL LAMINATE AND FRAMING TO SFIA AND LLOYDS SPECIFICATIONS (OR BETTER) WITH RESPECT TO MATERIALS AND FRAME SPACING USED. ALL PHOTOS ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. TREEVE BOATS IS COMMITTED TO A PROCESS OF CONTINUOUS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND THE ABOVE SPECIFICATION MAY BE MODIFIED AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY PART OF ANY CONTRACT. THE ACTUAL VESSEL, FINISH AND FITMENTS WILL BE AS AGREED WITH THE CUSTOMER AT TIME OF ORDER. E&OE. |
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