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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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Oar / Paddle
Unicat 2.4
Designer
James Brett (JB Watercraft)
The Unicat 2.4 is all about practicality and safety. Packing a 230kg load capacity, the Unicat is suitable for 3 adults, and the inverted vee hull is much more stable than conventional dinghies. The high freeboard also ensures a dry ride in most conditions.
Oar / Paddle
Solo Quick
Designer
Trevor Paetkau
The Solo Quick blends efficiency, weight carrying capacity and beauty. Paddlers will find that her lean entry and minimalist profile make for a surprisingly quick and versatile hull.
Sailboats - Daysailers
7' 7" Nutshell Sailing Kit
Designer
Joel White
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.
Sailboats - Cruising
Mist
Designer
Karl Stambaugh
This cozy pocket cruiser combines simple sheet-plywood construction with more than a touch of elegance.Her board-up draft of 1′6″ lets you explore secluded coves and is easy to haul with a trailer.Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frames.Lofting is required.Plans include 6 sheets.
Sailboats - Cruising
CURLEW
Designer
Peterson Associates Inc.
26′ Auxiliary KetchBased on a traditional fishing vessel type called a “Cowhorn” this design features an inboard engine and ballast keel.The arrangement provides two berths, a head and modest galley.
Sailboats - Racing
START 65
Designer
ACDesign
This is a boat simple to build, economical to use and that has a minimum of habitability and a lot of deck space for outdoor living.The construction method is the “stitch and paste” because of its small size.The hull is in CPM 10 mm thk.
Sailboats - Cruising
Austral
Designer
Mark Smaalders
Austral’s design is an outgrowth of my 26' Wynfall design, intended to provide additional space below decks, including standing headroom. She is slightly heavier, longer and wider, and has more freeboard than her smaller sister.
Motorboats - Outboard
World Boat Skiff 18
Designer
Jerry Caldwell
Design Specs:
Flat Bottom
Open Boat
LOA. 17′-3″ (5.2m)
Beam 6′ (1.8m)
Weight 450 lbs (204 kg)
Material Plywood, Hard Wood
Fiberglass, Other.
Recommended hp. 25
Sailboats - Cruising
M90 trimaran
Designer
Wayne Barrett
A new M80 has been launched in NL.
This tri was built by the ultimate wooden boat builder, Eef, a legend now 81 years has built several wooden multihulls is very happy with his new creation.
For more information on the M90, the M80 and M60 visit:
From the Community
Classified
Classified
RESCUE MINOR 2007
2007 Rescue Minor in excellent condition.
Manufactured by Schleiff Boat Works.
Boat Launchings
Boat Launchings
A new 11.6 pound canoe named Pheather2
Having made a 25lb canoe previously, I wanted to play with how light I could go for my next canoe
Boats Plans and Kits
Boats Plans and Kits
VOYAGER PUNT
My first boat building Project (not counting a couple of door-skin surfboards) was a Bolger
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