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For nearly five decades, WoodenBoat Publications has gathered a unique worldwide community of skilled wooden boat aficionados, including students, builders, designers, restorers, and owners, and delivered them access to individuals who are deeply experienced in the world of wooden boats.
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WoodenBoat is a bimonthly magazine that delivers a blend of traditional and evolving methods of boat design, construction, repair, and related crafts—as well as profiles of unique boats and people. In each of our lavishly illustrated, carefully researched and written issues, we aim to educate and inspire our readers while conveying quality, integrity, and high standards of craftsmanship.
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John Lisicich bounds into Bruce Bronson’s boatshop—literally bounds, like a kid running into a bike shop on his birthday—and hails his friend with unrestrained joy. “Happy Wednesday! Happy Happy Wednesday! How ya doin’?”
Extended Content
Featured in the Sketchbook department of WoodenBoat magazine No. 284 (January/February 2022) FIN is an auxiliary performance cruiser.
Extended Content
Seattle’s Shell House home of 1936 Olympic gold oarsmen may be preserved.
Register of Wooden Boats
The Register of Wooden Boats lists information about wooden boats 10′ LOA (length overall) and above.
Boats For Sale
Do you have a boat for sale—or are you looking to sell one? This is the page for you.
St-Pierre Dory 26' 2005 $19,900
Ash tree on oak
Sits 5, sleeps 3
Beam 8 '3", Draft 2'
Yanmar 30-hp
Electric Bluesea system
Garmin GPS
Fridge, toilet, sink, mats
1936 Starling Burgess 38' Schooner
Beautiful boat once restored (2016) Unfortunately neglected since. Sails like a dream when in its prime. Epoxy bottom sound, needs work above waterline. Has rebuilt running diesel motor.
1936 ELCO, 32', CRUISETTE
Chrysler Crown, flat head 6 cylinder. Solid hull, numerous repairs and replacements over 40 years. Three berths below, galley, head. I've made the Sterling my life's work.
"Egret" Munroe style Sharpie 1981
"Egret" Munroe style Sharpie 1981 - See WoodenBoat No. 297 March/April 2024 edition for boat details.
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.
Build a 16′ Grand Banks Dory. Step-by-step plans, backed by 72 years of experience.
YOU can build your own 16 foot grand banks dory, from scratch, yourself using our step-by-step boat plans.
Stella Rose 6.5′ Flat-Bottom
Build Your Own Mini Electric Wooden Boat – Perfect for Intermediate-Level DIYers and Boat Enthusiasts
VOYAGER PUNT
My first boat building Project (not counting a couple of door-skin surfboards) was a Bolger Yellow Leaf pirogue, built from drawings in Bolger’s “Small Boats”.
KAYLEIGH Cruising Power Sharpy
With a submerged clipper bow and high tucked transom, Kayleigh is every inch a classic power sharpie skiff. Her flat rockered bottom gives great initial stability and easy beaching.
Launchings
This section of our web site, an extension of the Launchings department of WoodenBoat magazine, is dedicated to sharing news of recently launched wooden boats built or restored by our readers.
Milo-Penn Yan Swift wannabe
14' cedar strip runabout to resemble a 1950's Penn Yan Swift powered by an ePropulsion Spirit 2. Glassed inside out, cherry brightwork.
1953 Shrewsbury Crabbing Skiff
This 18 ft Shrewsbury crabbing skiff was built by a Fair Haven, N.J.
Launching another Wee Lassie canoe
Over the winter of 2025-26, Andrew Green from Pewaukee, Wisconsin built his third Wee Lassie cedar strip-built canoe which is 11” 6” long and 27” beam.
Events
From Australia to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean to New England, and the Pacific Northwest to Asia, the worldwide wooden boat community hosts a vast number of shows, regattas, and other gatherings annually.
WoodenBoat Forum
The WoodenBoat Forum is an online community dedicated to the exchange of ideas and information related to wooden boats.