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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
Shearwater 16
The Shearwater is an eye-catching, light and fast cruiser that does many things well. It is a strong contender for the budget-minded paddler looking to answer the 'if I could only have one kayak' need
Sailboats - Cruising
ZEN
ZEN is a very simple 10 Foot boat (www.diecipiedi.it) particularly narrow and therefore unstable. It is not the right boat for a beginner but, in the hands of a good helmsman, it may be fast.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Shellback Sailing Kit
Our pre-cut kits are cut by computer-guided routers to provide you with accurate parts. And, the kits come with just about everything needed except the elbow grease.The ladder frame—the “foundation” of the boat—is now included with the kit.
Sailboats - Cruising
28' Canoe Yawl, Rozinante
This hypnotically striking canoe yawl ranks among the most admired designs of our time.
Construction: Carvel-planked over steam-bent frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded
Lofting is required
Plans include 9 sheets
Sailboats - Cruising
Mist
This cozy pocket cruiser combines simple sheet-plywood construction with more than a touch of elegance.Her board-up draft of 1′6″ lets you explore secluded coves and is easy to haul with a trailer.Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frames.Lofting is required.Plans include 6 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
Mill Creek 13
The Mill Creek 13 looks good, they're easy to build, and even though they are more stable than most kayaks, the Mill Creek 13 offer good speed and handling that you'll never get tired of.
Oar / Paddle
16' 0" Prospector
The 16' Prospector features a flattened, shallow arch hull with its fullness carried into the bow and stern, good depth amidships to maintain freeboard and deepened ends to keep paddlers and gear dry.
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From the Community
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Beautiful 28' sloop needs a good home
"Jack Tar" custom designed and built of white oak, mahogany and teak in 1961 is for sale for a "t
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Goat Island Skiff. 16 foot high performance sail and row
“Ruby Slipper” Goat Island Skiff, designed by Michael Storer. 6mm Okoume plywood hull.
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15' Dory-Skiff
Harry Bryan design. 2010 build. Very good condition. Cedar on white oak frames, knees, transom.