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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.
To refine your search of this directory, use quotation marks. If you search Nutshell Pram Kit, you’ll receive all the listings that include the words Nutshell, Pram, and Kit. To refine your search, enter “Nutshell Pram Kit”; you’ll then see only the results for Nutshell Pram kits.
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Sailboats - Cruising
28' Canoe Yawl, Rozinante
Designer
L.F. Herreshoff / Modifications by Doug Hylan
This hypnotically striking canoe yawl ranks among the most admired designs of our time.
Construction: Carvel-planked over steam-bent frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded
Lofting is required
Plans include 9 sheets
Motorboats - Outboard
Riva Scoiattolo
Designer
Classic Wooden boat Plans-Riva 1953 original paper plans
At 14 feet this is Riva’s only outboard powered design. Originally designed in the 1950s, only some 150 were ever produced.
Oar / Paddle
Coot
Designer
Nick Schade
The Coot is a handy little yacht tender with a lot of capacity.
Oar / Paddle
Runner Fast Touring Sea Kayak
Designer
Nick Schade
This 17' x 20" [5.2m x49cm] strip planked kayak is designed for comfort and speed in rough water. With a lot of capacity for gear, it can be used as an efficient expedition vessel while being fast, quick and fun as a day tripper. It will excel at downwind runs.
Oar / Paddle
Matunuck Surf Kayak
Designer
Nick Schade
The Matunuck is a surf kayak designed by Nick Schade to be comparable with the best carbon-fiber surfyaks on the market.
Oar / Paddle
Original Gloucester Rocker
Designer
Buckley Smith
It’s hard to imagine you could make a nicer gift for your favorite munchkin. Created by Buckley Smith (author of Moonsailors) this animated rocking dory is oozing with personality.
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1938 Gaff-rigged Cutter
William Atkin-designed, gaff-rigged 23' sailboat in very good shape on double-axle trailer, also
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Penobscot 13 wooden sailboat boat for sale
Penobscot 13 wooden sailboat built by designer Arch Davis 2016.
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