Manly/Belmont 16ft Skiff

Welcome to the new production 16ft Skiff, commissioned by Manly and Belmont 16ft Skiff Clubs.

One of the main objectives of the project has been to offer a production 16ft Skiff that ensures consistent quality and performance. The committee overseeing the design phase of the project embarked on an elaborate tender process to select the best building partner and awarded Ellis Engineered the manufacturing contract. The Clubs also invested in precision carbon tooling to ensure longevity and consistency of skiffs produced.

The final design has been carefully considered by the project committee (consisting of members of both clubs) and is a result of sailor feedback from three information sessions held at the major clubs over the winter 2024 period.

Damic Design was chosen to design the skiff, oversee production and manage customer service.

The skiff has been optimised for ease of manufacturing and to allow for a variety of different configurations to suit sailor preferences. This includes:

  • Easy integration of a spinnaker chute as an upgrade option

  • Hidden control line take ups for a clean and modern deck layout

  • Strong emphasis on improving hull stiffness with elaborate frame layout and improved ergonomics

  • Moulded kick-off bars that extend further aft

KEY INFORMATION

  • Financially backed by joint partnership between Manly and Belmont 16ft Skiff Clubs, endorsed by ASSA

  • Australian made by Ellis Engineered at Boolaroo (Lake Macquarie, NSW)

  • Designed by Luka of Damic Design

  • Key decisions by Manly/Belmont Partnership Committee

  • Prototype ETA is by end of the 2025 sailing season or soon after. Assuming no significant alterations are required post testing, production is scheduled to start by mid-2025 with a limited number of boats available for the 2025/2026 sailing season

Optional spinnaker chute

Kick-out bar and cleat position

NOTE: The production boat may vary slightly from the above renderings. These are for illustrative purposes only.

$51,033 + GST

Estimated price for a painted white hull (no foils) in cradle and includes basic hardware like mast step, rudder gudgeons, jib track, etc.

Payment SCHEDULE

10% to secure build slot

50% to confirm order

40% prior to delivery

SELECTION PROCESS

Due to the limited availability of skiffs from the first production run, 1 boat will go to Manly/St George, 1 boat will go to Belmont, and subsequent skiffs will be allocated based on the draw as they become available.

DESIGN FEATURES, MATERIALS & FINISH

  • 3-piece design with hollow side-tanks and floor under foredeck

  • Precision machined tooling verified by scan to +/-1mm accuracy view 3D scans

  • Supplied as standard spinnaker bag configuration or optional upgrade to spinnaker chute

  • Estimated bare hull weight of less than 62kg

  • Composite engineered frame layout for increased stiffness and longevity

  • Integrated kick-out bars to match side-tank profile, extending further aft

  • Access for under-deck rigging 

  • Hull shape, geometry and layout based on the ASSA skiff     

  • Pre/Preg Carbon over 10mm Nomex/PVC Foam Construction

  • 2K polyurethane painted finish in standard white or a choice of 5 upgrade colour options

  • Supplied as a bare painted hull in cradle as a default option

  • Additional items include: Foils, Ronstan hardware package, ropes, fit-out/splicing, Installed foam grip and ASSA supplied CST spars.  

Interested in getting a new skiff?

Please fill out the Expression of Interest form to register your interest.

Please note that this is not an order form and orders will be confirmed based on the selection process once we have successfully completed testing of the prototype.