Sailboats - Daysailers
KIS 4.2S
We designed KIS dinghies in order to meet a very practical need of amateur boatbuilders.
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We designed KIS dinghies in order to meet a very practical need of amateur boatbuilders.
This is a larger version of my 28ft Gypsy sailing catamaran and is a 34′ offshore cruiser. It has essentially the same cuddy as Gypsy as that has proven a comfortable size for a couple and occasional guests.
ALBATROS 32' is a modern classic yacht, seaworthy and comfortable, which can be built by an expert builder.
A decked double paddle canoe reminiscent of mahogany runabouts
Most Pram dinghies are essentially rowing or sailing boats, which limits their speed potential to a mere 3 or 4 knots.
The Willow is ideal for day paddles, but has the volume and solid performance required of a true expedition kayak. Featured in a how to build article in WB #195-197, taught at the WoodenBoat School.
Shallow-drafted V-bottomed cruiser with cross-planked bottom & berths for three. Construction: Carvel planked sides over sawn frames; cross planked bottom. Alternative: Strip-planked topsides. Lofting is required. Plans include 7 sheets.
The design of the Fisherman 23′ came from the request of a customer to build a sport fishing boat, fast, trailerable and also comfortable for family trips.
It’s a boat of modern design that is inspired by the American fisherman, with forms less pronounced.
Construction - Glued lapstrake clinker plywood.No Lofting required.Plans include 8 sheets with photocopies of Classic Boat building series.Sail Area - 53 sq. ft.
Please note: this design was formerly known as Pike.
Construction - Glue-lap-plywood flat bottom.
Alternative construction - Traditional plank.
No Lofting required.
Plans include 3 sheets with instructions.
Sail Area - Sprit 60 sq. ft.
Two matching 8' fiberglassed okume plywood boats with 6 and 8-hp motors carried on one trail
Award winning, designed by William Starling Burgess/Stone built.
Piccolo model professionally built by George Bullitt.