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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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Fantail Launch, by Bolger
Designer
Philip C. Bolger
This exquisite launch leaves little wake at five knots. Her plans show both cold-molded and plank-on-frame construction. Construction: Cold-Molded or Carvel planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Lapstrake. Lofting is required. Plans include 5 sheets.
Sailboats - Cruising
MANDOLINO DAY SAILER
Designer
Paolo Lodigiani and Matteo Costa
MANDOLINO is an elegant, classical seaworthy small boat that we propose in two versions, one for day-sailing and one for cruising.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Strike 18 sailing trimaran
Designer
Woods Designs
The 18ft STRIKE is a sailing trimaran design that uses a 16ft beach cat as the outriggers/amas and rig. The main hull is plywood and has a dory shape that is extremely easy to build.
Oar / Paddle
16' 6" Resolute
Designer
Steve Killing
Developed in response to requests from heavier and wider paddlers who also wanted a shorter boat, this stable load carrier is excellent for the novice kayaker.
18' 7" Utility Launch, BARBARA ANNE
Designer
Robert M. Steward
Rugged carvel construction, round bottomed. Driven by a small inboard. Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded, Strip. Lofting is required. Plans include 3 sheets.
Sailboats - Cruising
Wittholz 35' Departure Class
Designer
Charles Wittholz
An oceangoing V-bottomed auxiliary with accommodations for four to six people.
Construction: Carvel planked over sawn frames.
Alternative construction: Plywood (plans included).
Lofting is required.
Plans include 15 sheets.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Old Gaffer
Designer
Peterson Associates Inc.
18′ double ended, auxiliary daysailer. Gaff rigged sloop with large cockpit and small cudy forward. Traditional carvel construction with outboard rudder and ballast keel. Many boat built to this design over the years including some by amateur builder. Bronze hardware for 22 fitttings available fr
From the Community
Classified
Classified
Hand Dolly to Move Small Boat
Lightweight hand dolly for moving small boat up to 21' across yard or beach. TRAILEX SUT-300U.
Classified
1946 44' Island Clipper Sloop Nirvana
San Francisco Bay birthed 1946 Fellow & Stewart Island Clipper, Nirvana (44 ft LOA, 9 ½ beam,
Classified
International Penguin 2008 Bristol Seacraft Penguin
International Penguin
2008 Bristol Seacraft Penguin
11'5" LOA
Classified
33' Friendship Sloop, #64, "Amicitia"
33' Friendship Sloop, #64, "Amicitia", LOA 42', designed by John Alden, built by Lash Bros.
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