Lumber Yard Skiffs
Designer:
Walter Baron
Skill Level to Build:
beginner
Rugged, simple, stable, and economical to build, the Lumber Yard skiffs are based on traditional New England flat bottom work skiffs.
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12' Marisol
Designer:
Gifford Jackson
Skill Level to Build:
Basic to Intermediate
Open daysailer featuring plywood construction.
Construction: Lapstrake plywood over sawn frames
No lofting is required
Rig: Sliding Gunter
Plans include 35 sheets
Taiga Wilderness Tripper (wooden canoe kit)
Designer:
John Lockwood
Skill Level to Build:
Beginner- No prior woodworking experience required!
Designed with extended wilderness paddlers in mind, her easy handling, good stability and low weight (only 60 lbs) make the Taiga an excellent choice for weekend and day excursions as well.
Peeler Skiff
Designer:
John C. Harris
Skill Level to Build:
Beginner/Intermediate
Designed by John C. Harris, this light but sturdy fishing and utility skiff—a “crab skiff,” as they’re known on the Chesapeake Bay—has been dubbed the “Peeler” after the Chesapeake slang for a local delicacy, soft-shell crabs. “There are so many...
Shearwater 16
Designer:
Eric Schade
Skill Level to Build:
Beginner/Intermediate
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
Gulfstream 30
Designer:
Sparkman & Stephens
Skill Level to Build:
Design No. 1147, 21-10 1/2" W.L. auxiliary sloop
Wood Duck 12 Hybrid
Designer:
Eric Schade
Skill Level to Build:
Intermediate/ Advanced
The Wood Duck 10 Hybrid combines the best qualities of stitch-and-glue plywood kayaks with the beauty of a cedar strip deck.
Simon Watts Petaluma Rowing Shell
Designer:
Gregg Sabourin, Bill Nielsen, and Simon Watts
Skill Level to Build:
Beginner
Wooden rowing shells are rare in the age of carbon fiber, but if you’re not trying to win the Charles they’re a joy to row and a great way to exercise. Simon’s design comes from the 1920s, and his digital plans bring a modern eye to a classic...
22'4" Dragonfly
Designer:
Skill Level to Build:
some experience required
The boat is nice to row - a good combination of tippy enough for an intermediate, yet after a few days a novice will get the hang of it.
Palm Beach Runabout
Designer:
Nelson Zimmer
Skill Level to Build:
Advanced
This runabout reveals the influence of Zimmer’s association with John Hacker, and will require expert boatbuilders.
Construction: Batten-seam planking over sawn frames.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 4 sheets.