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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
14' 10" Outboard SPRITE
Designer
Atkin & Co.
An outboard skiff with a wide bottom and moderate rocker that contribute to stability and the ability to carry weight back aft.
Construction: Cross-planked bottom, lapstrake sides
Alternative construction: Plywood or glued-lapstrake plywood
Lofting is required
Oar / Paddle
Arctic Hawk
Designer
Mark Rogers
Test the Arctic Hawk on the worst conditions and you will find it at its best.The Arctic Hawk is a medium volume, touring kayak which recreates the legendary West Greenland kayak in today's material and technology. The West Greenland design was bred in adversity and perfected in storm and ice.
Oar / Paddle
Shearwater 17 Hybrid
Designer
Eric Schade
The Shearwater Hybrid combines the best qualities of stitch-and-glue plywood kayaks with the beauty of a cedar strip deck.
Motorboats - Outboard
Almaguin 500
Designer
Matthew Marsh
A versatile, 5-metre utility runabout for cottagers, anglers and day trippers, ideal for the first-time builder.
Sailboats - Cruising
Explorer
Designer
Fred Shell
A boat to take you to all the shallow water places that most sailors never see up close (deep water places too). At only 95 lbs it is easily car topped or trailered and can even be launched from many places without a ramp.
Motorboats - Inboard / Outboard
ROBERTS 19
Designer
Bruce Roberts
ROBERT 19 WOOD/ EPOXY “CRUISING” SAILBOAT
Read about one mans exciting voyage from Canada to Australia in this 19ft trailer sailior.
Genevieve Desjardins Yacht "Pere Peinard"
Oar / Paddle
14' 0" Venture
Designer
Steve Killing
The Venture has a perky feel with a springier sheer line, compact length and the upright bow.
From the Community
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DOUG HYLAN DESIGN 13' BEACH PEA
Built by professional Vermont furniture maker. In exceptional condition.
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Venetian Gondola Wooden Boat 15'
This Venetian Gondola (K208) by Wooden Boat USA (2025) captures the elegance of traditional Venet
