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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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Sailboats - Cruising
Goat Island Skiff
Fast / Lightweight / Easy-to-BuildSpecifications:
- LOA 15′ 6″
- LWL 14′ 9″
- Beam 5′
- Draft (board up/down) 4″/36″
- Depth amidships 20″
- Sail Area 105 (lug) 14 sf (sprit)
Sailboats - Racing
START 100
In line with the current standard projects, the Start 100 was born by the need to offer spacious interiors to cruisers not necessarily for long cruises in sheltered waters.The hull construction is made of longitudinal structure in mahogany khaya and okoumè for deck and interiors.The hull geometry
Oar / Paddle
22'4" Dragonfly
The boat is nice to row - a good combination of tippy enough for an intermediate, yet after a few days a novice will get the hang of it.
Oar / Paddle
17' 0" Solo Tripper
For those beautiful days out for lunch on the river or an evening on the lake by yourself, this is the boat.
Janus sailing catamaran
Janus is a 4 berth trailable sailing catamaran built in sheet plywood. However, don’t be deceived by Janus’ simple dory shaped hulls (which make it a very easy boat to build). It has a lot of internal room for its length and a surprisingly good performance.
Motorboats - Outboard
Almaguin 500
A versatile, 5-metre utility runabout for cottagers, anglers and day trippers, ideal for the first-time builder.
Marsh Hen
MARSH HEN offers seaworthy and seakindly performance, good speeds with modest horsepower, and handsome looks. Her plywood construction is more accessible to amateur builders.
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From the Community
Boat Launchings
Boat Launchings
1885 cutter revival
This is the launch of my cutter based a design by C P Kunhardt from 1885.
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International 110 project boats
I have 7 International 110 in various states of disrepair that are looking for enthusiastic owner
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Catspaw Dinghy strip Plank Version
Deja Vu is an adaptation of the original Catspaw Dinghy carvel plank design to strip plank constr
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DOUG HYLAN DESIGN 13' BEACH PEA
Built by professional Vermont furniture maker. In exceptional condition.