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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.
To refine your search of this directory, use quotation marks. If you search Nutshell Pram Kit, you’ll receive all the listings that include the words Nutshell, Pram, and Kit. To refine your search, enter “Nutshell Pram Kit”; you’ll then see only the results for Nutshell Pram kits.
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Oar / Paddle
Kingfisher
Kingfisher’s shape was inspired by famous Chestnut Prospector. Hull width of 93cm, flat bottom and slim shape gives good stability and maneuverability. It is designed for crew of 2 with additional equipment (tents, fishing rods…).
Trover
Very simple workboat for outboard motor power. Suits 8 to 30 hp motors,carry up to six persons, can be built longer or shorter as required.
Oar / Paddle
SIRENETTA
SIRENETTA is a mini kayak conceived for young people, but it may be used also by adults. The flat bottom and the reasonably large beam make it safe and suitable for beginner canoeists.
Sailboats - Cruising
Lion 800
New Lion 800 is a continuation of a series of plywood yacht designed by the company Unik Yachts.
The main idea of a series of yachts Lion is to maximize the manufacturability of the design and the ability to self-built yacht from a kit of parts cut on the CNC machine.
Oar / Paddle
ROBIN
10′ x 3′8″ Double Ender Dinghy.Designed for paddling, rowing or sailing and for construction in laminated wood or fiberglass.Able to carry on car top as canoe or on boat deck as yacht tender.Seats three and has two rowing stations.Uses two removable leeboards and rudder-tiller combination for sai
Oar / Paddle
Wee Pumpkin
Introducing Wee Pumpkin, the newest addition to our cradle boat fleet! Featuring full size patterns for all parts, a complete construction booklet, and a unique building system that is builder and baby-friendly.
Motorboats - Outboard
Holly Point Skiff
FREE plans — Holly Point Skiff, aka Holly Point Open Fisherman.It’s time we got back to the fuel efficient hull forms, and here’s one that will give the thrill of planing speeds, with the economy of a skiff.
Sailboats - Daysailers
18' 8" Mackinaw
An open shoal-draft centerboarder suitable for rowing, daysailing, or coastal cruising.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative construction: Lapstrake, strip, or cold-molded
Lofting is required
Plans include 3 sheets.
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1941 47' Ed Monk Sr Custom Designed Ketch
Built in the Vic Franck's yard in Seattle, Washington, Mariner III is 47 ft long, 13 1/2 wid
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Doug Hylan Bowler 26' 6" Power Cruiser
Built in 2019, this little boat is a real looker. Sleeps two with a small galley.
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LS 17' Runabout
2015 Maine Landing School 17' runabout, unique, only four built, hand crafted wood/fiberglass mat