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Lobster Boat 26

Designer

Jacques Mertens

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

Sailboats - Cruising

Schooner JACK EVERYMAN

Designer

John Truelove

This schooner is intended as a comfortable cruising yacht for a couple with occasional guests, and to be of simple construction so that Jack everyman can build it. It has a twin keel / centreline rudder configuration.

Sailboats - Daysailers

Argie 15

Designer

Dudley Dix

Argie 15 plywood sailing dinghy

Oar / Paddle

Shearwater 17

Designer

Eric Schade

The Shearwater is an eye-catching, light and fast cruiser that does many things well. It is a strong contender for the budget-minded paddler looking to answer the 'if I could only have one kayak' need

Sailboats - Daysailers

Goeller 12' Dinghy

Designer

Frederick Goeller

Round-bottomed, transom stern, centerboard, 2-4 daysailing.

Contruction: Carvel planked over steamed frames

Alternative contruction: Lapstrake, strip or cold-molded

Lofting is required

Plans include 3 sheets

Sailboats - Cruising

28' Canoe Yawl, Rozinante

Designer

L.F. Herreshoff / Modifications by Doug Hylan

This hypnotically striking canoe yawl ranks among the most admired designs of our time.

Construction: Carvel-planked over steam-bent frames

Alternative construction: Cold-molded

Lofting is required

Plans include 9 sheets

32' Lobstercruiser

Designer

Alan McInnis

Round-bottomed, carvel-planked powerboat with two berths and a single 300-hp engine.

Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames.

Alternative construction: Strip or cold-molded

Lofting is required.

Plans include 5 sheets.

Oar / Paddle

7' 10" OUGHTRED Acorn Dinghy (Auk)

Designer

Iain Oughtred

Shorter but more burdensome than our popular 12′ Acorn, this little gem will be slower but more versitile.Her glued-lapstrake hull can be planked up from unscarfed 8″ plywood sheets.Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood.Alternative construction: Traditional lapstrake.No lofting required.Plans inc