• Custom Built Yachts

    Custom Built Yachts

    Beautifully crafted yachts using the very latest materials and technology
  • FB35 - Grand Prix Racing Yacht

    FB35 - Grand Prix Racing Yacht

    Combining the very best Grand Prix construction technology with the latest in design philosophy.
  • FB35 - Grand Prix Racing Yacht

    FB35 - Grand Prix Racing Yacht

    Combining the very best Grand Prix construction technology with the latest in design philosophy.
  • Skiffs Are A Specialty

    Skiffs Are A Specialty

    Our boats have won more championships than we can remember. Join the winners list too with a Van Munster built skiff
  • Skiffs Are A Specialty

    Skiffs Are A Specialty

    Our boats have won more championships than we can remember. Join the winners list too with a Van Munster built skiff
  • Carbon Fibre Construction Techniques

    Carbon Fibre Construction Techniques

    All Van Munster boats are meticulously hand built to order using only the latest technologies.
  • Carbon Fibre Construction Techniques

    Carbon Fibre Construction Techniques

    All Van Munster boats are meticulously hand built to order using only the latest technologies.
  • Off The Beach Dinghies

    Off The Beach Dinghies

    For cutting edge technology and the fastest designs talk to Brett about your next boat
  • The Sanctuary 620

    The Sanctuary 620

    Contemporary technology with traditional style. This pretty trailable motor launch is proudly Australian inspired, designed and built.
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How can we help you?

How Can We Help You?

  • Yachts

    What makes a yacht built by Van Munster Boats different? Well, it starts with the owner's commission to build and design. Read More
  • Skiffs

    All Van Munster boats are meticulously hand built to order. Our skiffs have an impressive track record of success. Read More
  • Power Boats

    We have a range of unique displacement power boats that set a new benchmark for quality and versatility. Read More
  • Other Services

    Need to have your boat repaired professionally? A complete refit perhaps? We are the ultimate professionals when it comes to Read More
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Video Feeds - Van Munster Boats in Action

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Shaw11

Little Nico

Beau Outteridge took some great footage of our latest creation, Little Nico on Sydney Harbour. Check out this awesome video of Little Nico, the new Shaw 11.

YouTube: click here to view the video

 

 

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The FB35

The Young Gun

The FB35 incorporates the benefits of a Grand Prix build approach, light displacement, high ballast ratio, high righting moment, forgiving appendage area and a modern sail and rig platform.

Facebook: click here to view the video

 

 

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2016 JJ Giltinan Championship

18' Skiffs In Action

Van Munster Boats have a had a long association with the 18'ers. Many of the boats you see in this clip came from our factory in Morisset.

YouTube: click here to view the video

 

12' Skiff Options & Pricing

 Pre preg Carbon/Nomex Hull $20,800 (Inc GST)

Includes:

  • Self draining cockpit
  • Carbon frames and internal structure
  • Carbon center board case
  • Carbon bowsprit
  • Solid foil shaped bobstay
  • Composite carbon forestay attachment point @ stem
  • Spinnaker cut outs in foredeck
  • Mast step tube

For more construction detail see individual component section.

Extras for Pre preg Carbon/Nomex Hull

Item

Description

Composite chainplates

Carbon/Kevlar

Whisker pole

Moulder whisker pole

Whisker stay

Composite whisker pole

Kevlar cockpit

Additional Pre preg

Tack line tube

Through foredeck tube

Transom tube

Installation of carbon

Composite solids

Installed composite

Jib track carbon

Installed carbon tube

Jib cars(sliders)

Carbon sliders jib cars

Jib cleat mounts

Carbon plate jib cleat

Rudder frame

Installed clear carbon

Undercoat

Hi-build epoxy primer

Paint

One colour sprayed in

INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS

Components are the ideal solution for those that have the desire and passion to build their own skiff. Purchasing components will save time and money. You get the performance and longevity benefits of high tech carbon pre preg construction without the huge setup costs involved in starting from scratch. The following prices are for components made from the most premium materials. Packages can be created to suit individual needs and budgets. Contact us with your requirements.

Carbon/Nomex Pre preg Hull
The hull is laminated from the “WOOF” design male mould and is supplied as a bare carbon shell. SP Systems, SE 84 Pre preg. Uni-directional carbon skins are laminated either side of 10mm Nomex core. The laminate is vacuum bagged and cooked at over 85 degrees Celsius.

Epoxy hi-build undercoat is additional $600

Carbon/Nomex Pre preg Foredeck
SP Systems 84 uni-directional carbon pre preg/nomex composite laminated over a male deck mould and cured at +85 degrees Celsius.

Carbon Frames/Panels

Vacuum laminated and oven cured carbon/epoxy foam sandwich panels for frames.
Supplied (minimum order of 2.7sqm)
Panels have a peel ply finish for secondary bonding applications.
Fitted

Frames are fitted and bonded into hull ready for bonding cockpit floor. All frames fitted to Van Munster Pre preg skiff have a moulded carbon T-flange. The carbon T-flange ensures that components are precisely fitted resulting in excellent bond strength for minimal weight.

Bulkheads

The front watertight bulkhead and main bulkheads are also constructed from pre preg uni-directional carbon skins either side of an 8mm nomex core. The carbon pre preg/nomex bulkheads enhance stiffness under high rig loading.

Self draining cockpit floor

The self draining cockpit floor is constructed from a Pre preg uni-directional Carbon laminate with 10mm Nomex core. The component is laminated in a female mould.

Additional Pre preg Kevlar reinforcing

Pre preg Kevlar reinforcing can be laminated to the outside skin of the self draining cockpit to improve impact resistance.

Moulded Gunwales/Crew Outriggers

Gunwales and crew outriggers are laminated over a male box selection mould. The carbon fibre is laminated with Ampregg 22 epoxy resin and vacuum bagged and post cured for maximum strength. The section allows the gunwales to be formed into the crew outriggers.

Foils

Carbon epoxy rudder (including tiller)
Carbon epoxy centreboard

Please Note:
Other construction options are available on request.

  • Prices include 10% GST (exports out of Australia are exempt from GST).
  • All boats are built to order. Construction time for a bare hull is 5 weeks and delivery is 6 weeks to 6 months depending on work load (components – 2 weeks).
  • Payment made in full before any items leave the factory.
  • Prices are subject to vary without notification.

Please contact us for a formal quotation and specifications.

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