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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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746 Results
Oar / Paddle
F1430 Fishing Kayak
Designer
JF Bedard, AMRINA
The F1430 is a unique sit-on-top stitch and glue kayak.
Oar / Paddle
Dispro 16
Designer
Paolo Lodigiani and Matteo Costa
We included in our catalog this boat for a request of one of our customers who identified in this model the traditional American boat, whose designs were published in WoodenBoat magazine, with the strange name “Dispro”, which meant the “Disappearing propeller boat”.
Sailboats - Cruising
Alden 30' Keel -- Centerboard Sloop
Designer
John Alden
A wholesome auxiliary cruiser with accommodations for three. Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip. Lofting is required. Plans include 4 sheets.
Motorboats - Outboard
Almaguin 500
Designer
Matthew Marsh
A versatile, 5-metre utility runabout for cottagers, anglers and day trippers, ideal for the first-time builder.
Oar / Paddle
Coot
Designer
Nick Schade
The Coot is a handy little yacht tender with a lot of capacity.
Oar / Paddle
Echo Bay Dory Skiff
Designer
Clint Chase / Chase Small Craft
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)
Key Features:
From the Community
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1941 47' Ed Monk Sr Custom Designed Ketch
Built in the Vic Franck's yard in Seattle, Washington, Mariner III is 47 ft long, 13 1/2 wid
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Doug Hylan Bowler 26' 6" Power Cruiser
Built in 2019, this little boat is a real looker. Sleeps two with a small galley.
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LS 17' Runabout
2015 Maine Landing School 17' runabout, unique, only four built, hand crafted wood/fiberglass mat
