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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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Oar / Paddle
Mill Creek 13
The Mill Creek 13 looks good, they're easy to build, and even though they are more stable than most kayaks, the Mill Creek 13 offer good speed and handling that you'll never get tired of.
Sailboats - Daysailers
BLITZ 420
The Blitz420 sportive dinghy. The sleek lines and narrow hull makes it fast and fun, especially with weak and medium winds.
GulfStream 28
The GulfStream 28 is a moderate vee, relatively narrow boat (beam/length ratio of 3.4) designed to satisfy a program in which economy and seaworthiness were top priorities.
Motorboats - Outboard
Jericho Bay Lobster Skiff
Designed by Joel White, the original boat was built plank-on-frame by Jimmy Steele (of Peapod fame), but no plans were ever drawn-until now.
Sailboats - Daysailers
12' Marisol
Open daysailer featuring plywood construction.
Construction: Lapstrake plywood over sawn frames
No lofting is required
Rig: Sliding Gunter
Plans include 35 sheets
Sailboats - Cruising
CURLEW
26′ Auxiliary KetchBased on a traditional fishing vessel type called a “Cowhorn” this design features an inboard engine and ballast keel.The arrangement provides two berths, a head and modest galley.
Sailboats - Racing
START 65
This is a boat simple to build, economical to use and that has a minimum of habitability and a lot of deck space for outdoor living.The construction method is the “stitch and paste” because of its small size.The hull is in CPM 10 mm thk.
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Melonseed Day Sailer
13' "Melonseed" daysailer. Okume marine plywood with fiberglass/epoxy skin. Home built 2023.
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1966 Century Arabian 19' Ford Interceptor 285hp
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"Pintail" 25' Cold-molded Sloop Daysailer
Rigged for high performance sailing or a relaxing afternoon in the bay, this handcrafted wooden s