Prices

At present cutting files for the standard version of most of the Dudley Dix designs are available. For designs not listed, please contact us.

All kit- and cutting file prices refer to the standard design and include designer royalties. They may be used for construction of one boat only. Prices may vary for different versions and are subject to change. Exact prices can only be determined once the detailed design and scope of supply has been agreed upon. As option we can also supply customised versions of existing designs to meet individual requirements.

Kits

Having a kit cut by your local CAM workshop is normally the most cost effective method to have a kit manufactured. Pre-cut kits can be supplied for both steel and aluminium.

Pre-cut Aluminium Kits

Pre-cut aluminium kits normally include the following:

  • Approved quality 5083 plate with certificates (also available in Sealium or Alustar), T-stringers and extrusions are normally 6082-T6
  • Most components are pre-cut: frames, foils, hull plating (only straight sections are cut), tanks & lids, floors, engine bearers, centre line stringer, ballast seal plates, doubler plates, frame flanges chain locker, chain plate supports, keel sole.
  • Frames and deck girders are cut from plate to accept welded flanges.
  • All deck plating (approx. 95% pre-cut)
  • Openings for stringers, plumbing and interior fastening holes on all frames, limber holes, tank lids with mounting holes
  • full size lofting floor in MDF
  • Reference lines on most hull and deck plating
  • T-stringers & extrusions, frame flanges

    Note: On radius chine designs the rolled chine plating is normally fitted manually and hence not CNC cut.

  • Below mentioned kit prices are estimates only and depend on a number of variables such as plate costs, the applied scantlings, and the amount of off-cut. The approx. price for a standard Dix 43 aluminium kit excl. VAT and transport is in the range of 31’000 € + cutting files. Sealium will cost approx. 10% more than EN 5083, Alustar approx. 50% more.

Pre-cut Steel Kits

Pre-cut steel kits are shipped from Europe or the UK and include very much the same components as the aluminium kits do.

  • Lloyds grade ‘A’ ship building steel sheet 6m x 2m, 3.1 certificates
  • Hull and deck stringers are flat bar. Hull stringers are pre-rolled for better fit
  • Frames and deck girders are cut from plate to accept welded flanges.
  • All components shot blast to ISO-Sa 40 1/2 and primed with a Lloyd's approved welding primer suitable for stick or MIG welding (such as Sigmaweld MC, Interplate 937 Nippe Ceramo or other to clients specification)


Kits will include most but not all materials. Certain items such as stern tubes and other components that need to be machined may still have to be purchased locally and are not included in the kit package.

Price for a standard Dix 43' PH excluding transport & VAT, shipped from the UK is approx. 24'000 € + cutting files. This price is an estimate only.

Cutting Files

The most price effective option may be to have the kit cut at your local CAM service shop. Normally the cutting files are supplied directly to the cutting shop. The files may be used for one boat only.

Prices for the Dix 43’ range of designs start at 2’900 €.

Terms and Conditions

We can only sell kits or cutting files if you have purchased the original Dudley Dix plans. Both the plans and the files may be used for construction of one boat only. Our files may not be sold, copied, modified or made available to any third party other than the company employed to cut the kit.

Preparing a standard cutting file package may only take a few days where as a non-standard package may require a lead time of two weeks or more. Cutting files are normally supplied directly to the company employed to cut the kit. Due to varying sheet dimensions and transport restrains, these files may require nesting by the cutting company.

Our cutting files and kits will be designed according to customer specifications and/or specifications and scantlings provided by the designer. We cannot be held responsible for any loses or damages resulting from errors within such scantling lists.

We can not be held liable for defects of the hull or the finished yacht resulting form incorrect scantlings or other design details. If the boat is to be certified, the owner / builder is advised to consult with his certification bureau to ensure that all components and their dimensions conform to the requirements of the relevant certification body prior to construction of the hull or yacht.