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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
13' Sailing Peapod
A most elegant lapstrake, plywood peapod for oar and sail.
Full-sized mold patterns are included.
Construction: Glued-lapstrake plywood.
Alternative construction: Traditional lapstrake.
No lofting is required.
Oar / Paddle
"Happy Hour" - 9'(2.80m) Fishing Kayak
This design was inspired by Ross Lillistone’s “Water Rat”. The bow transom was replaced by a pointed stem. Also the internal volume and from there the displacement of the boat were increased by about 20%. Changes were made to the seating arrangement as well.
Oar / Paddle
Martha's Tender
An easy-towing, easy-rowing tender featuring simple plywood construction and good capacity.
Construction: Plywood
No lofting is required
Plans include 3 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
THALAS 13'
THALAS 13' draws inspiration from the Whitehall, the most classical American row boat of the XIX century but, thanks to the modern construction techniques, is much lighter and has different hull lines
Oar / Paddle
THALAS 16'
The length of the American Whitehall of the 19th century was between 13′ and 23′. 16′ was the most typical length and the boats were built for 2 or 3 rowers.
19' Garvey, BIG BEN
Fine boatyard skiff or small harbor ferry. Construction: Plywood planking over bulkheads. Lofting is required. Plans include 4 sheets.
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Chesapeake Lite Craft Woodduck 10' Hybrid Kayak
WoodenBoat School student build 2024. All construction and fiberglass work completed.
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FULLY RESTORED 1968/2018 CHRIS-CRAFT CAVALIER CUTLASS 27
Classic wooden model with recent refit worth >$75,000.
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Howard Hughes’ personal yacht. 71', built to Trumpy’s exacting standards in 1939
Eleanor is for sale. Howard Hughes’ personal yacht.