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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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Sailboats - Daysailers
21' 4" Hodgdon Class Sloop
Stable, easily handled family daysailer with a lead ballast keel. Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip. Lofting is required. Plans include 9 sheets.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Skerrieskiff 15'
Construction - Glued lapstrake clinker plywood.
No Lofting required.
Plans include 5 sheets with instructions.
Sail Area - 60 sq. ft.
Oar / Paddle
Sailing Canoe, Piccolo
Light, lapstrake-planked open canoe for sailing or double-paddling. Construction: Lapstrake planking over steamed frames. Lofting is required. Plans include 4 sheets.
Sailboats - Cruising
18' Swampscott, JOHN DORY
A refinement of the traditional Swampscott working dory for recreational use.
Plans include nine different rigs.
Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood over sawn frames.
Alternative construction: Traditional dory construction.
No lofting required.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Shellback Sailing Kit
Our pre-cut kits are cut by computer-guided routers to provide you with accurate parts. And, the kits come with just about everything needed except the elbow grease.The ladder frame—the “foundation” of the boat—is now included with the kit.
Kitty Hawk 26
The Kitty Hawk 26 is a cold-molded, Carolina Style center console. Powered by a single four stroke outboard, she will be an economical offshore fishing boat.
Oar / Paddle
Chesapeake Sport Tandem
This very narrow, very fast double is perfect for athletic couples who want to really cover the miles, whether it's for excercise, super-fast touring, or winning races.
Oar / Paddle
Taiga Wilderness Tripper (wooden canoe kit)
Designed with extended wilderness paddlers in mind, her easy handling, good stability and low weight (only 60 lbs) make the Taiga an excellent choice for weekend and day excursions as well.
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Thames River Skiff
Thames River racing skiff converted to expedition style rowing boat. Built 1900-1918 by E.
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Catboat "Dell"
Gaff-rigged catboat. 12'9" LOA. 6' beam. Custom-designed and built. Nantucket in 2011.
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1936 Starling Burgess 38' Schooner
Beautiful boat once restored (2016) Unfortunately neglected since.