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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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Oar / Paddle
Seagull
Designer
John Welsford
Simple sheet plywood sports rowing boat, stitch and tape construction. As easy to build as it gets!
Sailboats - Cruising
Pucan cutter
Designer
Nick Branson
Being a big fan of the Irish Pucan and I’m hoping to make building in wood both simpler and more straightforward. An encouragement for builders to have a go at building their own boat.
Sailboats - Daysailers
PIXIE, Beach Catamaran
Designer
Richard & Lilian Woods
A fast daysailer of stitch-and-glue plywood construction. Dismantles for cartopping. Deep V-hulls, no centerboard. Construction: Stitch-and-glue plywood over bulkhead frames. No lofting required. Plans include 3 sheets.
Flats Skiff 18
Designer
Jacques Mertens
The Flats Stalker is a simple but rugged and easy to pole boat designed for hardcore skinny water sight fishing.
Oar / Paddle
19' 3" True North XPD
Designer
Steve Killing
The True North XPD Expedition brings the thrilling performance and graceful styling of the Endeavour 17 to the big or tall paddler.
Sailboats - Cruising
18' Catboat
Designer
Fenwick Williams
Construction: Carvel planked over sawn & steamed frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip. Lofting is required. Plans include 11 sheets.
Motorboats - Outboard
Pretty Marsh
Designer
Doug Hylan
Good performance with modest horsepower, a soft and predictable ride. I/O or outboard, 80-200hp.
Oar / Paddle
Hawk GT
Designer
Mark Rogers
GT stands for Grand Touring and that is just what this kayak delivers.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Passagemaker Dinghy
Designer
John C. Harris
Here's a handy boat that can be rowed, sailed, and powered with up to three large adults. The Passagemaker Dinghy is easy to build but looks great and performs beautifully
From the Community
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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.
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Great Wooden Boats Available for Sale & Charter
Discover our collection of wooden boats, lovingly donated and well maintained.
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Chebacco 20, Cat Yawl
Offered for sale is the very desirable plywood- Lapstrake version of the popular Chebacco cat yaw
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