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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
Half Model Plan SHADOW
Designer
N. G. Herreshoff
Compromise sloop designed by N.G.
Oar / Paddle
Linnet
Designer
Woods Designs
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.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Catboat
Designer
Andrew Walters
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
17' 0" Solo Tripper
Designer
Steve Killing
For those beautiful days out for lunch on the river or an evening on the lake by yourself, this is the boat.
Oar / Paddle
20' 6" Reliance
Designer
Steve Killing
This boat has a comfortable feel to it and a stability that makes kayaking in any weather comfortable.
D'ANNA
Designer
Doug Hylan
D'ANNA is a 30' cold-molded evolution of the 29' Beals Island lobster boat, DIANA
Motorboats - Outboard
16' Gentleman's Runabout
Designer
Nelson Zimmer & John Hacker
A low-power, moderate-speed inboard runabout for protected waters. Designed for sawn frames and batten-seam planking.Construction: Battened-seam planking over sawn frames. Lofting required. Plans include 5 sheets.Please note: the Westerbeke 26G engine spec’d in the plans is no longer manufactured
Oar / Paddle
Pippie 8 Tender
Designer
Mike Waller
Spring Lake Small Craft can provide a very complete CNC routed kit for the Pippie 8 tender. Designed by Mike Waller (http://www.wallerdesign.com.au) to be used as a very versatile tender.
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