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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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749 Results
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16' Double-Ended Pulling Boat, SHEARWATER
Norwegian-influenced rowing/sailing craft designed for glued-lap plywood construction.
Constuction: Glued lapstrake plywood
No lofting is required.
Plans include 8 sheets.
Motorboats - Inboard
Trawler Yacht 585 AFT CABIN
BUILD FROM PLANS AND FULL SIZE PATTERNS IN WOOD / EPOXY
Sailboats - Daysailers
Elfyn
Construction - Glued lapstrake clinker plywood. No Lofting required. Plans include 7 sheets with photocopies of Classic Boat building series. Sail Area - 67 sq. ft.
Oar / Paddle
Annapolis Wherry
The Annapolis Wherry offers thoroughbred performance on the water combined with breathtaking grace. The Annapolis Wherry has been turning heads since 1997.
Oar / Paddle
9' 6" Nutshell Pram
Glued-lap plywood rowing or sailing tender with plenty of capacity. Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood. No lofting required. Plans include 5 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
Outboard Skiff, Sprite
An outboard skiff with a wide bottom and moderate rocker that contribute to stability and the ability to carry weight back aft.
- Construction: Cross-planked bottom, lapstrake sides
- Alternative construction: Plywood or glued-lapstrake plywood
- Lofting is required
Oar / Paddle
F1830 Tandem Sit On Top Kayak
The F1830 is the newest BYD design and the tandem version of the F1430 Sit On Top kayak. It is a second generation boat, with an optimized hull and simplified kit. This boat will easily carry 2 adults and a big cooler, or 2 adults and a couple of small kids.
Oar / Paddle
Northwest Passage XL
NWP XL is a very low drag touring kayak for paddlers weighing 180-250 pounds. Built from 4mm plywood in a garage, you can build two for the price of one kit with these plans. Weigh less? see NWP.
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New England Classic $8,500
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Classic 1903 Wooden Yawl "Witchcraft II"
Own a rare piece of sailing history! Witchcraft II, designed by B.B.