Sailboats - Daysailers
KIS 4.2S
We designed KIS dinghies in order to meet a very practical need of amateur boatbuilders.
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We designed KIS dinghies in order to meet a very practical need of amateur boatbuilders.
The latest in Bill Garden’s idea of the perfect kid’s cruising boat. Simple enough to be put together in the garage, salty enough to daydream on, and safe enough as well. She’s quite a handsome double-ender, with a fixed keel. This is an “oh my” boat.Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frame
The Merlin Rocket is one of the UK’s premier 2 person racing dinghies.After nearly 70 years and 3750 boats built, the Merlin Rocket racing dinghy continues to develop and evolve.
This double-ended sloop combines genuine tradition and modern performance.
Construction: Glued-lapstrake plywood over laminated frames.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 4 sheets.
Athelas is a 17'-2" open water recreational rower for one or two based on a lines sketch by N. G. Herreshoff. Built from 6 and 9 mm glued lapstrake plywood, she weighs 81 pounds and can be cartopped
DRIADE is a light and fast rowing boat, ideal for those who wish to train for rowing with a simpler, easier to handle and cheaper boat than the typical rowing skiff.
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.
If you enjoy rowing and need a boat which can be built quickly, doesn’t cost much, and is easy for transportation and storage then this tiny vessel might be for you. “Mighty Mouse” is the adult version of our one sheet mini punt “Mickey Mouse”.
With an overall length of 27 feet this lovely cruiser accommodates up to four passengers comfortably. Room in the head for bunks and a working galley. Great live in boat as well as a weekend cruiser depending on your own personal adventure needs!
The PUCK reflects the spirit of the original class which was to create a boat used in regattas but also suitable for coastal cruising, easy to carry and inexpensive.
One of a couple dozen built in the 1970’s. Featured in Fourth Book of Good Boats.
Lapstrake dory/skiff built by the WoodenBoat School in Brooklin, Maine in 2021 as a class project
Length: 18 feet, Beam: 8.25 feet, draft: about 1 foot.