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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
Hanze Yawl
The Hanze Yawl was designed some years ago during a course on lofting at the Bootbouwschool in the Netherlands.Bert van Baar, the owner of the school was very pleased about a Swedish design he had build previously in a project on the streets of Old Amsterdam.
Sailboats - Racing
START 100
In line with the current standard projects, the Start 100 was born by the need to offer spacious interiors to cruisers not necessarily for long cruises in sheltered waters.The hull construction is made of longitudinal structure in mahogany khaya and okoumè for deck and interiors.The hull geometry
Oar / Paddle
Skana
Skana is a single cockpit, wood strip kayak designed for multi-day use. The design is 17'4 in LOA with a max beam of 24". It has moderate rocker with average volume.
Sailboats - Daysailers
14' 6" Whilly Boat
Considered a smaller version of the well-loved Calendonia Yawl, the Whillyboat also takes its cues from traditional Norwegian small craft, and is an ideal daysailer.
Building won't be at all daunting, as she's glue-lap-ply construction, and upkeep will be a snap.
Sailboats - Cruising
Half Model Plan AMERICA 1/4 Scale
Schooner-yacht designed by George Steers and launched in 1851, the first winner of what has come to be known as the AMERICA’s Cup. The 1/4″ scale plans produce a model that is approx.
Sailboats - Cruising
Sunrise
Sunrise was my home for a decade. She has a typical New England Pinky hull with their extended bulwarks and mini-transom at their conclusion. She has comfortable accommodations for a couple to live aboard, with occasional guests.
Motorboats - Inboard
COASTER SERIES, 27,28,32,36,39
- Trawler Yachts & Work Boats
Concordia 33'
A roomy, comfortable auxiliary cruiser with sufficient headroom, two cabins and an enclosed head.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip
Lofting is required
Plans include 5 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
Echo Bay Dory Skiff
Fun / Lightweight / Simple & ClassicSpecifications:
- LOA 11′ 7″
- LWL 8′ 6″
- Beam 48 3/4″
- Draft (board up/down) 5″/27″
- Depth amidships 14 1/2″
- Sail Area 50 (lug) 45 sf (sprit)
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From the Community
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KAYAK AND TRAILER
15’ Chesapeake Light Craft Sea Kayak, built of 4mm-okoume plywood hulls and decks, both sheathed
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"VICTORIA" 1963 Cheoy Lee, Ronald Carter, Traditional Cat
19.5' Teak planked and deadwood. Copper riveted. Hull is tight, sound and pretty.