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A refinement of the traditional Swampscott working dory for recreational use.
Plans include nine different rigs.
Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood over sawn frames.
Alternative construction: Traditional dory construction...
This is a larger version of my 28ft Gypsy sailing catamaran and is a 34′ offshore cruiser. It has essentially the same cuddy as Gypsy as that has proven a comfortable size for a couple and occasional guests. However the hulls are much larger and...
You can enjoy paddling easier and funnier with less budget because it’s made of plywood, sectional and you can build one in a week.
An easy-to-build boat designed to ship as a kit in a flat pack box. Everything needed to complete the boat, except the motor, is included in the kit.
The Lobster Boat 26 (LB26) is a plan for amateur builders like no other!
A roomy auxiliary sloop in a small package.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames.
Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 11 sheets.
The flat-bottomed skiff can be both the most and least refined craft afloat.
Popular by their ease of construction.
Construction: Plywood planking over bulkhead frames.
Alternative construction: Cross-planked bottom,...
Designed by Joel White, the original boat was built plank-on-frame by Jimmy Steele (of Peapod fame), but no plans were ever drawn-until now.
Tom Hill and Eric Dow have taken lines off the original boat and Tom built the prototype and has...
The sharply raked stem and well shaped forward sections will provide increasing buoyancy as the Endeavour punches into large waves.