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Plans & Kits
If you’re in the market for a boat to build, this directory of Boat Plans & Kits is a fine place to start. And if your company sells plans or kits, we invite you to list your offerings here.
There is no charge for listing, but the FEATURED BOATS MUST BE BUILT OF WOOD.
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Sailboats - Cruising
Half Model Plan NYMPH
Designer
Edward Burgess
Keel/centerboard cutter designed by Edward Burgess in 1888 and first of his “Compromise 40-footers”.The plans produce a model that is 25″ long.You’ll receive 4 pages of plans historical information about the boat and step-by-step instructions for half-hull building,using the lift method.There are
Sailboats - Daysailers
14' 10" Outboard SPRITE
Designer
Atkin & Co.
An outboard skiff with a wide bottom and moderate rocker that contribute to stability and the ability to carry weight back aft.
Construction: Cross-planked bottom, lapstrake sides
Alternative construction: Plywood or glued-lapstrake plywood
Lofting is required
Sailboats - Daysailers
20' Dark Harbor 12 1/2
Designer
B.B. Crowninshield
20' LOA carvel-planked open daysailer. Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip. Lofting is required. Plans include 4 sheets, and suggested for experienced builders only as the plans info is sparse.
Motorboats - Outboard
18' Plywood Runabout, DOWNEASTER
Designer
Charles Wittholz
A deep-V bottomed, open runabout built of plywood over sawn frames.
Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frames
Lofting is required.
Plans include 5 sheets.
Motorboats - Outboard
CCSF25.5 center console, deep v
Designer
Ignacio Lopez
Concept: The CCSF25 is a high performance offshore fishing and family boat, she has a classic running surface of 24 degree deadrise and 8.5' max beam. Wide chine flats for knocking down spray, integrated lifting strakes for high speed handling and directional control.
Oar / Paddle
Long Lake
Designer
Dave Kuperstein
Light and fast, a 20' tortured plywood, decked dayboat: both a double kayak and a single scull in one hull. Her 'midship' section is similar to Aleut kayaks.
Sailboats - Cruising
ALBATROS 32’
Designer
Paolo Lodigiani
ALBATROS 32' is a modern classic yacht, seaworthy and comfortable, which can be built by an expert builder.
Sailboats - Cruising
GIORMAX
Designer
Paolo Lodigiani
Even if it does not show, GIORMAX is a classical boat as it is a replica of an Italian boat which was popular in the nineteen-thirties.
From the Community
Classified
Classified
DOUG HYLAN DESIGN 13' BEACH PEA
Built by professional Vermont furniture maker. In exceptional condition.
Classified
Venetian Gondola Wooden Boat 15'
This Venetian Gondola (K208) by Wooden Boat USA (2025) captures the elegance of traditional Venet
Boat Launchings
Boat Launchings
1885 cutter revival
This is the launch of my cutter based a design by C P Kunhardt from 1885.
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