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.
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For those beautiful days out for lunch on the river or an evening on the lake by yourself, this is the boat.
After numerous requests for a larger version of our “Happy Hour” fishing kayak here is the result. “Long Weekend” is not a mere scale up. Bottom is V-shaped which improves tracking and ability to handle small waves. The slightly narrower beam makes the hull fast. Stability is great.
The project of Acyd 950 was born on the regulation of “class 950”.These boats have an extremely light weight and high performance and they can safely be used on a cruise.The remarkable minimum lightness is only 2700kg and it is compensated by the strong bulb elongation that carries the maximum dr
Designed by John C. Harris, this light but sturdy fishing and utility skiff—a “crab skiff,” as they’re known on the Chesapeake Bay—has been dubbed the “Peeler” after the Chesapeake slang for a local delicacy, soft-shell crabs.
BlueMotion is a new 5.5m dayboat (or large dinghy) design for 2013.
Tolman Skiffs are thoroughly modern, ocean capable, vee bottom stitch and glue plywood boats with a dory ancestry. These skiffs are designed for Alaskan waters and are ideal for sport fishing, beach camping, cruising and general work or recreation.
Sea Otter was designed for an adult night school class I was teaching in boat building, in which nine boats were built at one time. Actually the principles of construction used in Sea Otter are the same as used in many of our larger designs.
This small dinghy can be used for fishing, pleasure rowing or as a tender for a bigger yacht. It can also be fitted with a small outboard motor. The boat has a relatively high freeboard and can take a fair amount of load. It handles very well small waves or wake caused by powerboats.
The recent America’s Cup has proven what is the potential of fast acceleration with a trimaran hull “piercing bow,” that is designed to penetrate the wave and not to float on the waves. Beyond the result the difference in behavior between Oracle and Alinghi was bright watching the races.
Open daysailer featuring plywood construction.
Construction: Lapstrake plywood over sawn frames
No lofting is required
Rig: Sliding Gunter
Plans include 35 sheets
SOVEREIGN, a rare gem, was built in Germany in 1953 and sports a few modern upgrades yet she reta
Awarded “Best Owner Restored Sailboat” at Mystic Wooden Boat Show 2024.
