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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.
There is no charge for listing, but the FEATURED BOATS MUST BE BUILT OF WOOD.
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Oar / Paddle
LONG WEEKEND
After numerous requests for a larger version of our “Happy Hour” fishing kayak here is the result. “Long Weekend” is not a mere scale up. Bottom is V-shaped which improves tracking and ability to handle small waves. The slightly narrower beam makes the hull fast. Stability is great.
PALOMA OPEN
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.
Sailboats - Cruising
DIAPASON 750
DIAPASON is a small cabin cruiser 7,50 m length. It is a modern, simple boat with racy lines, good performances and internal accommodations suitable for cruising.
Sailboats - Cruising
GIORMAX
Even if it does not show, GIORMAX is a classical boat as it is a replica of an Italian boat which was popular in the nineteen-thirties.
Abaco 23
Classic sport fishing boat in the style of the Abaco boats. A classic, smooth riding, variable deadrise hull finishing with 17 degrees deadrise at the transom.
Sailboats - Daysailers
14' 10" Outboard SPRITE
An outboard skiff with a wide bottom and moderate rocker that contribute to stability and the ability to carry weight back aft.
Construction: Cross-planked bottom, lapstrake sides
Alternative construction: Plywood or glued-lapstrake plywood
Lofting is required
24 ft Launch - Fisherman
A versatile half-canopy launch, offering many internal layout options. She is especially suited for employment as a personnel launch or commercial fisherman/crabber; or maybe just a family launch.
Sailboats - Daysailers
18' 6" Garden's Eel
A thoroughly charming boat from the board of a highly respected designer, Eel exudes strength of character.
Construction: Strip, cold-molded, or carvel.
Alternative construction: Lapstrake.
Lofting required.
Plans include 4 sheets
Oar / Paddle
Fox Decked Double Paddle Canoe
Fox offers a near perfect blend of stability, versatility, performance and good looks on the water. She is a double-paddle boat suitable for camping expeditions or family outings and day trips.
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From the Community
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2018 Wooden Seaskiff
Custom built at Madisonville Maritime Museum. 2019 19' magic tilt galvanized trailer.
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Custom John Brooks 10' Rowing/Sailing Dinghy with Plexiglass Bottom
Custom row boat built by Brooks Boats in Mt. Desert, Maine.
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Wooden ElToro 8' pram
El Toro one design in nice shape. Go sailing or refinish for a showpiece.
Classified
Fenwick Williams 18' Catboat Alden No. 838 with Tender and Brand New Trailer
1958 Fenwick Williams 18' wooden catboat with tender and new 2023 galvanized trailer with stainle