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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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747 Results
Oar / Paddle
Chesapeake 18
Designer
Chesapeake Light Craft
The Chesapeake touring kayaks are icons in the sea kayaking world. Built in the thousands in dozens of countries around the world, the Chesapeakes are solid-tracking, comfortable kayaks.
Oar / Paddle
Luonteri
Designer
Perttu Korhonen
Luonteri is a “trail hiking kayak”, that can be divided into three parts. It makes storage and transportation more easy. In addition, the kayak can be transported as a “cart” with one wheel along roads or trails.
Oar / Paddle
Sherpa
Designer
John Welsford
High capacity yacht tender with sailing ability. Exceptional stability, suited to beginner boatbuilders
Oar / Paddle
Sectional Canoe
Designer
Young S Chung
You can enjoy paddling easier and funnier with less budget because it’s made of plywood, sectional and you can build one in a week.
Sailboats - Daysailers
15' Cold Molded Catboat--MARSH CAT
Designer
Joel White
Her 6′ 11″ beam makes for a big 15-footer. Cold-molded, lightweight and trailerable. Construction: Cold-molded. Alternative construction: Carvel, lapstrake or strip. No lofting is required. Plans include 6 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
Shearwater Double
Designer
Eric Schade
The Shearwater double design abounds in interesting and innovative features.
Sailboats - Cruising
Half Model Plan AMERICA 1/4 Scale
Designer
George Steers
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.
Motorboats - Inboard / Outboard
COASTWORKER 25/28
Designer
Bruce Website
Coastworker 25 / 28 - SEE ALL SIZES OF WORKBOATS
From the Community
Classified
Classified
1938 65' Chesapeake Bay Buyboat "Choptank"
This vessel is a 65' custom-design, custom-build Chesapeake Bay Oyster buyboat.
Classified
Always Draws a Crowd - Fully Restored and Modernized 1963 Chris-Craft Futura 33'
This one is ready for the grandkids or a dinner cruise.
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