Research Tools

• WoodenBoat Magazine Online Index
  Find out what WoodenBoat has published on subjects like boatbuilding, woodworking, design, boat repair, tools, nautical history, and so much more... since our first issue in 1974.
• Professional BoatBuilder Magazine Index
  Find out what Professional BoatBuilder has published on subjects like boatbuilding, woodworking, design, boat repair, tools, and more... since our first issue in 1989.
• Register of Wooden Boats
  The register includes essential information on wooden boats with a min. length of 20' overall. The register lists over 6000 boats, and includes former name, class, designer, builder, year built, home port, sail number, radio call, and more.
• WoodenBoat Forum
  Building, repair, designs, plans, people & places, resources & product search, and the Bilge.
• Instant Digital Downloads
  Instant downloads of our PDF files. No waiting. No shipping fees. No kidding. We are in the midst of adding complete issues of WoodenBoat, we have all of our 120+ study plans available, and our Getting Started series is also now downloadable. And we have most of our Professional BoatBuilder magazine issues, as well as several other publications.
• Directory of Boat Plans & Kits
  If your in the market for a boat to build, this is a fine place to start.
• Directory of Boat Schools
  Connecting those who want to learn with those who teach.