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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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Sailboats - Cruising
MANDOLINO DAY SAILER
MANDOLINO is an elegant, classical seaworthy small boat that we propose in two versions, one for day-sailing and one for cruising.
Oar / Paddle
Petrel Play
Paddlers are demanding versatility AND performance from their sea kayaks these days. Little by little, designers like Nick Schade are squeezing huge performance out of compact dimensions.The Petrel Play is just 14 feet long, a length once reserved for recreational kayaks.
Sailboats - Cruising
14' Maine Coast Peapod
Full-sized patterns for molds, so lofting is not required. Construction: Carvel-planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Lapstrake or strip. Plans include 4 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
Auklet 7' 2"
Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood. Alternative construction: Traditional plank, cold-molded and strip planked. No Lofting required. Sail Area : 30 sq. ft. Plan includes 6 sheets.
Sailboats - Cruising
Kahuna
Kahuna is a superb coastal and long-distance cruising boat, designed for modern wood/epoxy construction. The first boat was built in Australia, and several have been launched in the US. Others are under construction — in the US (New York) and in Europe (Italy, the UK and Russia).
Oar / Paddle
Rangeley Lake Boat
Cedar strip rowboat kits:
A cedar strip version of the traditional Rangeley Lake boat, offsets from John Gardner.
Sailboats - Daysailers
13' 9" Willy Winship
Flat-bottomed sailing skiff. Plans options include cross-planked or plywood bottom.
Construction: Cross-planked bottom, lapstrake sides
Alternative constuction: Plywood, glued lapstrake plywood
Lofting is required
Plans include 4 sheets.
Sailboats - Daysailers
BLUEMOTION 550
BlueMotion is a new 5.5m dayboat (or large dinghy) design for 2013.
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1923 MorinCraft 28'Triple Cockpit Runabout
Restoration of this Garwood Model 24 knock-off completed 2023: new Mercrusier 350 MPI (55 mph); o