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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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749 Results
Oar / Paddle
Chesapeake 18
Designer
Chesapeake Light Craft
The Chesapeake touring kayaks are icons in the sea kayaking world. Built in the thousands in dozens of countries around the world, the Chesapeakes are solid-tracking, comfortable kayaks.
Oar / Paddle
Sherpa
Designer
John Welsford
High capacity yacht tender with sailing ability. Exceptional stability, suited to beginner boatbuilders
Oar / Paddle
Scherzando
Designer
Bosco Plana
Scherzando is a 12'10'' open canoe. The construction technique is a wooden basquet whith a canvas skin coated with epoxy or polyester. The plans include 7 station moulds, bow and stem at full escale.
Motorboats - Inboard
EURO 2150 MOTOR YACHT
Designer
Bruce Roberts
EURO 2150 MOTOR YACHT ... There are several accommodation arrangements possible for this design.
Oar / Paddle
17' 0" Freedom
Designer
Steve Killing
Modern and efficient, the Freedom 17 is a fast responsive tripping canoe that's also easy to build.
Oar / Paddle
16' 0" LORNA
Designer
Bear Mountain Boats
The Lorna has a slim sweet hull for experienced paddlers.
Sailboats - Cruising
Simplicity 35
Designer
Mark Smaalders
A 35' centerboard cruising boat designed for long-distance cruising and living aboard. Simplicity’s raised deck and 11’ beam result in a spacious interior, with standing headroom throughout. Construction is plywood over plywood bulkheads and frames.
From the Community
Classified
Classified
2018 Dark Harbor 17 1/2 (26’ LOA)
2018 Dark Harbor 17 1/2 constructed western red cedar planking on white oak frames., Teak deck.
Classified
Lightning #10022
100% original. Built by Saybrook Yacht Yard, CT. Always stored inside and covered.
Classified
1923 Cape Cod Power Dory
LOA 22’-3”, Beam 6’-6”, Draft 2’ Disp. 1,500 lbs.
Classified
30' Ralph Stanley Classic Lobster Cruiser
Launched by Ralph and Richard in 1992 for the original owner until 2024.
