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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
Egret: A Wetlands Punt
L.O.A. : 14'-9" - Beam 54"
For Rowing or Electric Outboard.
W17 trimaran
A strong, capable folding trimaran with exceptional overall performance. Professionally designed to be dry and comfortable, yet fast and fun. Plans now in 33 countries and plywood kits available in the USA, Australia and Europe.
Motorboats - Outboard
28' Bermuda Runabout
The longest runabout we offer, this 28' high-speed, triple cockpit runabout will also require highly skilled builders, but oh, the rewards...
Construction: Battened-seam planking over sawn frames.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 3 sheets.
Sailboats - Daysailers
16' Quattro Catamaran
High performance beach cat which is striking to look at and exciting to sail. Well-detailed plans of simple and rugged stitch-and-glue plywood hulls.
Construction: Stitch-and-glue plywood over bulkhead frames.
No lofting is required.
Plans include 2 sheets.
GulfStream 28
The GulfStream 28 is a moderate vee, relatively narrow boat (beam/length ratio of 3.4) designed to satisfy a program in which economy and seaworthiness were top priorities.
Oar / Paddle
Sea Otter
Sea Otter was designed for an adult night school class I was teaching in boat building, in which nine boats were built at one time. Actually the principles of construction used in Sea Otter are the same as used in many of our larger designs.
Sailboats - Racing
START 65
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 - Daysailers
14' 10" Outboard SPRITE
An outboard skiff with a wide bottom and moderate rocker that contribute to stability and the ability to carry weight back aft.
Construction: Cross-planked bottom, lapstrake sides
Alternative construction: Plywood or glued-lapstrake plywood
Lofting is required
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Boats Plans and Kits
Boats Plans and Kits
NEMAH SHARPY SKIFF
NEMAH features a stable, flat bottomed, sharpie type hull that can handle up to 3 passenger
Classified
Classified
Rowboat and Trailer
10’ rowboat with aluminum trailer. Full cover and oars.
Asking $2,000
Classified
GROOTE BEER, classic flat bottomed Dutch Botteryacht
GROOTE BEER, has been in the US in the past for many years.