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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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Sailboats - Cruising
Clyde One Design
The Clyde one-design 20-tonners as they were known were very popular and described by the Yacht Racing on the Clyde review of 1899 as "able and comfortable at sea, fairly speedy on the race course...
Oar / Paddle
Petrel Play
Paddlers are demanding versatility AND performance from their sea kayaks these days. Little by little, designers like Nick Schade are squeezing huge performance out of compact dimensions.The Petrel Play is just 14 feet long, a length once reserved for recreational kayaks.
Sailboats - Cruising
20' Maid of Endor
This 20′ cutter will prove challenging to build, but will reward your efforts with incomparable charm and grace.Atkin specifies traditional plank-on-frame construction.Construction: Carvel-planked over steamed frames.Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip.Lofting is require.Plans include
Oar / Paddle
Mill Creek 16
The Mill Creek 16.5™ is enormously popular because it can be used in so many ways. Not only can you paddle it as a single or a double, but you can sail it, or add a sliding-seat rowing unit.
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
Skerrieskiff 17'
Construction - Glued Lapstrake clinker plywood. No Lofting required. Plans include 5 sheets with instructions. Sail Area - 67 sq. ft.
Sailboats - Cruising
Austral
Austral’s design is an outgrowth of my 26' Wynfall design, intended to provide additional space below decks, including standing headroom. She is slightly heavier, longer and wider, and has more freeboard than her smaller sister.
Oar / Paddle
Wood Duck 12 Hybrid
The Wood Duck 10 Hybrid combines the best qualities of stitch-and-glue plywood kayaks with the beauty of a cedar strip deck.
Oar / Paddle
Oxford Shell
The Oxford Shell™ is a swift, smooth running "recreational" shell suitable for all skill levels. Whether you're just learning how to row a sliding seat shell, or you're a seasoned expert.
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19' 7" Ketch Rigged Sailboat
Boat builder Rex Brown of Michigan, built this modified surf dory from plans developed by Ed Davi
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18' Handy Billy
Built in 2001 by my father. Cedar over White Oak with White Oak Deck Bronze fasteners.
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1960s Cris Craft Cavalier boats for sale
For Sale; Two 1960s Cris Craft Cavalier boats, approx.
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2023 Chaisson Dory
Built by Cottrell Boat Builders in Maine and shipped to San Diego, CA.