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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
MOTH
Designer
Paolo Lodigiani
MOTH, designed according to the rules of the Classic Moth Class, is a fast and enjoyable boat. It has a narrow hull, designed so as to minimize wet surface, is relatively stable and planes easily.
Sailboats - Cruising
Roberts 19 Trailerable
Designer
BRUCE ROBERTS-GOODSON
ROBERTS 19 TRAILERABLE The SUPER STUDY PLAN PACKAGE has details of all of the construction techniques and includes materials lists, and accommodation layouts for both trunk cabin or motor sailer versi
Sailboats - Cruising
14' Maine Coast Peapod
Designer
Joel White
Full-sized patterns for molds, so lofting is not required. Construction: Carvel-planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Lapstrake or strip. Plans include 4 sheets.
Sailboats - Cruising
Goat Island Skiff
Designer
Michael Storer
The Goat has become known worldwide for being a simple to build and simple to sail that delivers.
Oar / Paddle
Wineglass Wherry (Row Boat Kit)
Designer
John Lockwood
The Wineglass Wherry possesses the wineglass transom and smooth double-ended waterline of a classic rowing boat. A versatile craft, that's easy to build, lightweight (90 lbs) and rugged.
Oar / Paddle
Cradle boat "Joey"
Designer
Manta Marine Design
Nice little cradle boat with rocking option. For more information please visit the website and look under portfolio/small boats
Sharpie Cat 42
Designer
Reuel B. Parker
The Sharpie Cat 42 is a new catamaran design from a regular WoodenBoat contributor, author and marine architect Reuel B. Parker. She is a fast cruising cat with accommodations for eight in four cabins.
Sailboats - Cruising
Wittholz 11' Dinghy
Designer
Charles Wittholz
Beamy yet fine-lined rowing/sailing boat designed for lightweight construction.
Construction: Cold-molded.
Lofting is optional.
Plans include 5 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
Seagull
Designer
John Welsford
Simple sheet plywood sports rowing boat, stitch and tape construction. As easy to build as it gets!
From the Community
Classified
Classified
1973 PNW Trawler Live Aboard
ALAMAE is a beautiful wooden boat that began her career as a fishing vessel.
Classified
Howard Hughes’ personal yacht. 71', built to Trumpy’s exacting standards in 1939
Eleanor is for sale. Howard Hughes’ personal yacht.
Classified
Ex-RNLI Silver Jubilee Lifeboat from UK
1977 Silver Jubilee Lifeboat, 37 ft x 13 ft x 4 ft., 14 tons
Classified
1984 Old Town Cedar strip canoe
In excellent condition (both the hull and the cedar strip are excellent!), this Old Town has been
