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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
Northwest Passage
Designer
Dave Kuperstein
NWP is a very low-drag touring kayak intended for paddlers weighing 150-200 pounds. Built from 4 mm plywood, in a garage, you can build two for the price of one kit! Heavier? try NWP XL.
Sailboats - Racing
ACYD 950
Designer
ACDesign
The project of Acyd 950 was born on the regulation of “class 950”.These boats have an extremely light weight and high performance and they can safely be used on a cruise.The remarkable minimum lightness is only 2700kg and it is compensated by the strong bulb elongation that carries the maximum dr
Oar / Paddle
JAM 8
Designer
Edward Sutt
The JAM 8 is a true personal watercraft. While only 7 foot 4 inches long, it can carry up to 200 pounds. The JAM 8 is perfect for exploring flat water rivers, ponds and marshes.
Motorboats - Outboard
Dillon Pro Tunnel Racing Outboard Powerboat
Designer
Robert Dillon
The Pro Tunnel is an outboard racing tunnelboat designed for APBA class GT Pro, but also makes an excellent small high-performance boat for the non-racer, and a great individual or family building project.The Pro Tunnel is capable of 50mph+ with recommended power.
Sailboats - Daysailers
DP 14'
Designer
Paolo Lodigiani
Simplicity of construction, user friendliness (both for single or double) and high performance – all of this with reasonable costs. These are the main priorities which lie at the base of the DP 14’ design and which justify the main choices made, in particular:
Oar / Paddle
Simon Watts Petaluma Rowing Shell
Designer
Gregg Sabourin, Bill Nielsen, and Simon Watts
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 design.
Sailboats - Cruising
Day - Mower 25' Sea Bird Yawl
Designer
T.F. Day and C.D. Mower
Oceangoing carvel-planked cruiser with a choice of centerboard or ballast keel configurations.
Construction: Carvel planked over sawn frames.
Alternative construction: Strip.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 7 sheets.
Trover
Designer
John Welsford
Very simple workboat for outboard motor power. Suits 8 to 30 hp motors,carry up to six persons, can be built longer or shorter as required.
Sailboats - Daysailers
20' 3" Flatfish Class Sloop
Designer
Joel White
A handsome daysailer based on the Herreshoff Fish Class, but with a centerboard conversion similar to that of the Haven 12 1/2.
Construction: Carvel planked over steam-bent frames.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 6 sheets.
From the Community
Classified
Classified
Doug Hylan Bowler 26' 6" Power Cruiser
Built in 2019, this little boat is a real looker. Sleeps two with a small galley.
Classified
LS 17' Runabout
2015 Maine Landing School 17' runabout, unique, only four built, hand crafted wood/fiberglass mat
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
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