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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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Point Comfort 18

Designer

Doug Hylan

Here is another little skiff inspired by a Chesapeake Bay working craft.

Motorboats - Outboard

12' Flat Pack Utility

Designer

Colin Wood

An easy-to-build boat designed to ship as a kit in a flat pack box. Everything needed to complete the boat, except the motor, is included in the kit.

Sailboats - Daysailers

Jimmy Skiff

Designer

Chesapeake Light Craft

Before the advent of the outboard motor, rowing/sailing skiffs were common on Chesapeake Bay. They were used for crabbing, fishing, transporting goods, and enjoying summer evenings with a friend.

Motorboats - Outboard

Digger 17

Designer

Paul (PAR) Riccelli

Digger 17 is a classic form of flats skiff, seen working along every shore. Designed for modest power, she can get into the shallowest water and carry a hefty load.

Sailboats - Cruising

Goat Island Skiff

Designer

Michael Storer

The Goat has become known worldwide for being a simple to build and simple to sail that delivers.

PALOMA OPEN

Designer

Paolo Lodigiani and Matteo Costa

PALOMA is a simple, traditional and versatile boat which has been designed in three versions, as a small cruiser, as an open daysailer and as a motorboat.

Tolman Skiff

Designer

Renn Tolman

The Tolman Skiff has a Dory heritage with a “V” bottom and was designed to handle the inland and open waters of Alaska and is a very capable ocean skiff.

Sailboats - Cruising

24' 8" Skipjack, CALICO JACK

Designer

Joseph Gregory

A shoal-draft, two-sail bateau from the Chesapeake - comfortable cruising for a couple and a daysailing party.

Construction: Traditional Chesapeake bateau construction.

Lofting is required.

Plans include 7 sheets.

Oar / Paddle

Chesapeake 17

Designer

Chesapeake Light Craft

The Chesapeake 17 is one of our most popular kits. Its handling qualities and speed combined with a large cockpit and voluminous stowage make it one of the most capable touring boats around.