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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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Oar / Paddle
Linnet
The LINNET is a seaworthy rowing boat that has been specifically designed for sea use. Accordingly it does not have outriggers or a sliding seat while a small daggerboard is fitted to help prevent being blown sideways by the wind. A good load carrier, LINNET can be rowed by 1-3 people.
Oar / Paddle
20' 6" Reliance
This boat has a comfortable feel to it and a stability that makes kayaking in any weather comfortable.
Sailboats - Cruising
Half Model Plan PAPOOSE
Cutter designed by Edward Burgess in 1887, and the inspiration for the 40′ class.The plans produce a model that is 22″ long.You’ll receive 3 pages of plans, historical information about the boat, step-by-step instructions and full-sized patterns for each lift, as well as template for you to shape
Oar / Paddle
13' 9" Rice Lake Skiff
The Rice Lake Skiff is sure to be a very useful boat at the cottage for fishing, rowing or just knocking about.
Sailboats - Daysailers
14' 6" Whilly Boat
Considered a smaller version of the well-loved Calendonia Yawl, the Whillyboat also takes its cues from traditional Norwegian small craft, and is an ideal daysailer.
Building won't be at all daunting, as she's glue-lap-ply construction, and upkeep will be a snap.
Buckley Multi 39
Buckley Yacht Design have increased the size of the kit boat which is on offer. This 39′ Catamaran is the largest kit boat in the portfolio.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Catboat
In the winter of 2012 a very good friend leant me an old copy of Nautical Quarterly. An article about Catboats caught my attention — I was and still am taken by their beautiful lines.I decided to design one with the aim of building it in the summer.
Oar / Paddle
Rangeley Lake Boat
Cedar strip rowboat kits:
A cedar strip version of the traditional Rangeley Lake boat, offsets from John Gardner.
Concordia 33'
A roomy, comfortable auxiliary cruiser with sufficient headroom, two cabins and an enclosed head.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip
Lofting is required
Plans include 5 sheets.
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GERBER ALL-VARNISHED WOODEN SNIPE SAILBOAT 17' 300 lbs
Cedar plank and mahogany boat built in 1950 number 12021.
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2 boat dollies for sale
One is 42 x 96 inches for $125 the other is 62 x 92 inches for $175
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58 Foot William Garden Heavy Timber Motor Yacht Built 1952
JoAhna K is a 58 foot heavy displacement, double ended William Garden motor yacht built 1952.
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Core Sound Sink Netter style round stern
Core Sound Sink Netter style-round stern, Length 32’, Beam 9’, built 1946 Mildon W Willis Boat Wo