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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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Sailboats - Daysailers
Jimmy Skiff
Designer
Chesapeake Light Craft
Before the advent of the outboard motor, rowing/sailing skiffs were common on Chesapeake Bay. They were used for crabbing, fishing, transporting goods, and enjoying summer evenings with a friend.
16' San Juan Dory, Outboard
Designer
David Roberts
This rugged and able outboard-powered dory combines beauty with practicality and is easy to build.
Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frames.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 3 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
Coho
Designer
John Lockwood
The Coho is one of our best sellers for both day paddles and as a touring kayak. She has drawn high praise from a 5'2" woman and a 6'2" man alike, and is suited for both novice and advanced paddlers.
Sailboats - Cruising
SANPIERA
Designer
Paolo Lodigiani and Matteo Costa
SANPIERA is a re-elaborated version of the Sanpierota, a traditional boat of the Venetian lagoon which shows many particular and interesting features.
Motorboats - Outboard
Pretty Marsh
Designer
Doug Hylan
Good performance with modest horsepower, a soft and predictable ride. I/O or outboard, 80-200hp.
Carolina Sportfish 23
Designer
Jacques Mertens
The CS23 is an offshore boat based on the Carolina Sport Fishing boats lines.
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.
4.5m Bass Boat
Designer
Shayne Young
This is a fast easy, light weight, modern bass boat. It is small by today's comercial standards but has all the modern features.
- Big flat casting decks
- Intergrated live bait tank
- Internal rod storage
- Removeble fuel tank
- High freeboard
From the Community
Classified
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2018 Wooden Seaskiff
Custom built at Madisonville Maritime Museum. 2019 19' magic tilt galvanized trailer.
Classified
Custom John Brooks 10' Rowing/Sailing Dinghy with Plexiglass Bottom
Custom row boat built by Brooks Boats in Mt. Desert, Maine.
Classified
Wooden ElToro 8' pram
El Toro one design in nice shape. Go sailing or refinish for a showpiece.
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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