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Lobster Boat 26

Designer

Jacques Mertens

The Lobster Boat 26 (LB26) is a plan for amateur builders like no other!

Oar / Paddle

16' 6" Resolute

Designer

Steve Killing

Developed in response to requests from heavier and wider paddlers who also wanted a shorter boat, this stable load carrier is excellent for the novice kayaker.

Marsh Hen

Designer

Doug Hylan

MARSH HEN offers seaworthy and seakindly performance, good speeds with modest horsepower, and handsome looks. Her plywood construction is more accessible to amateur builders.

Oar / Paddle

PRAM 220

Designer

Paolo Lodigiani

Designed for a boat owner who wanted a rigid tender for his 24’ meter yacht, PRAM 220 has the minimum dimensions to be used at this scope. It may be used by children for sailing in protected waters.

Sailboats - Cruising

10' 2" OUGHTRED Acorn (Puffin)

Designer

Iain Oughtred

Resembling her 8′ cousin more than the sleeker 12′ Acorn, this chunky dinghy will be a good load carrier for her length—and she looks very, very British.Oughtred saves you from guess work by showing precisely how her planking should be lined off.Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood.Alternative c

18' 7" Utility Launch, BARBARA ANNE

Designer

Robert M. Steward

Rugged carvel construction, round bottomed. Driven by a small inboard. Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded, Strip. Lofting is required. Plans include 3 sheets.

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.

Sailboats - Cruising

11' 2" Shellback Dinghy

Designer

Joel White

This beautiful 11′ 2″ dinghy is similar in construction to the Nutshell Pram, although it is slightly larger, with a pointed bow.Construction: Glued-lapstrake plywood.Alternative construction: Traditional lapstrake.No lofting is required.Plans include 5 sheets.