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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
Willow Sea Kayak
The Willow is ideal for day paddles, but has the volume and solid performance required of a true expedition kayak. Featured in a how to build article in WB #195-197, taught at the WoodenBoat School.
Motorboats - Outboard
SCHIZZO
SCHIZZO is a simple, essential, versatil motorboat, suitable for novice boatbuilders.
Oar / Paddle
Chester Yawl
Traditional "Whitehall" elegance in a stitch-and-glue kit. For casual single and tandem rowing, we do not believe there is a better build-your-own-boat kit than the Chester Yawl.
Sailboats - Cruising
VOYAGER DS 655
VOYAGER DS 655 WOOD / EPOXY PLANS & FULL SIZE FRAME PATTERNS
Trover
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 - Racing
Stradivari 2.4 Hc
This is my latest design for the Twopointfour metre class. An easy to build lowbudget boat ment to be competetive on the race course.
Oar / Paddle
Chesapeake Sport Tandem
This very narrow, very fast double is perfect for athletic couples who want to really cover the miles, whether it's for excercise, super-fast touring, or winning races.
Oar / Paddle
Joansa
Light plywood lapstrake sports rowing boat, can carry a small outboard motor, quick and easy build. Built in bouyancy tanks.
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From the Community
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1964 H-28 (modified, Far EastYachts)
After significant rebuild in '97-'98, daysailing and Master Mariners racing in San Francisco Bay.
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Wooden, Handcrafted 14 Feet Long RC Pirate Ship
Handcrafted, Wooden, 30,000 hours of making Remote Control Ship with 5 Sails and 2 Motors Powered
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2008 27' custom cruiser
Wood composite construction, professionally built, beam 8 feet, draft 16 inches.