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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
Kingfisher
Kingfisher’s shape was inspired by famous Chestnut Prospector. Hull width of 93cm, flat bottom and slim shape gives good stability and maneuverability. It is designed for crew of 2 with additional equipment (tents, fishing rods…).
Oar / Paddle
Runner Fast Touring Sea Kayak
This 17' x 20" [5.2m x49cm] strip planked kayak is designed for comfort and speed in rough water. With a lot of capacity for gear, it can be used as an efficient expedition vessel while being fast, quick and fun as a day tripper. It will excel at downwind runs.
Oar / Paddle
The Open Boat
This is a design for a basic hull made from one piece of closed cell foam 1m x 4m x 50mm thick.
Oar / Paddle
"Goldfish" - 7' 7"(2.30m) Kayak
“Goldfish” is the slightly smaller version of our “Happy Hour” fishing kayak. Splicing of plywood sheets is not required as is the case with “Happy Hour”. All parts of the boat fit within the length of a standard sheet of 1/4″ (6mm) exterior grade plywood 8′x4′ (2.4x1.2m).
Tolman Skiff
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
Half Model Plan AMERICA 1/4 Scale
Schooner-yacht designed by George Steers and launched in 1851, the first winner of what has come to be known as the AMERICA’s Cup. The 1/4″ scale plans produce a model that is approx.
Oar / Paddle
Sailing Canoe, Piccolo
Light, lapstrake-planked open canoe for sailing or double-paddling. Construction: Lapstrake planking over steamed frames. Lofting is required. Plans include 4 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
Matunuck Surf Kayak
The Matunuck is a surf kayak designed by Nick Schade to be comparable with the best carbon-fiber surfyaks on the market.
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CADENZA
Cadenza was built in 2003 at Rockport Marine by shipwright John England from a design by L.