This group hase been setup for all things David Payne Boats and David Payne designs. David has kindly volunteered time to answer questions regarding his designs as his time permits.
David is a self taught designer. He began designing in 1983, learning the basics from the venerable text " Skene's Elements of Yacht Design". His first design was a 12 foot skiff, and hulls built from that plan in Australia and New Zealand went on to win every major trophy available in that class. Two more 12's and an 18 footer "Stubbies" soon followed. By the end of 1985 he was employed as a draughtsman and designer working for his uncle, the naval architect Alan Payne. He continued this association until Alan passed away in 1995. He also worked on contract with Scott Jutson for a period in the early 1990s. At this time some of David's first stock designs were prepared, establishing his name on the local scene.
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Rob Badenoch
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