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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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Northern Hawk
Feel the difference a proportionally correct sized kayak can make in your paddling enjoyment.
Sailboats - Cruising
25' Keel/Centerboard Sloop
A fast and able auxiliary cruiser with wheel steering and accommodations for three.
Construction: Carvel Planked over steamed frames.
Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 5 sheets.
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Sandy Point Boat Works Whitehall 14
This 14′ pulling boat was inspired by the Typical Whitehall Designs uses as work boats of the harbors of New York a century ago. Altered to be more of a recreational boat, you will find that pulling the oars on this boat is a delight.
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Ribka Sea Kayak
Sea Kayak reasonable size, Ribka is stable, fast maneuvering and has a good tracking. This makes it an ideal kayak for the day hike. The plan is adaptable for small and large paddlers .
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Orca 21
A serious extended expedition touring kayak, double or triple, designed to carry a large load safely and with ample stability.
Janus sailing catamaran
Janus is a 4 berth trailable sailing catamaran built in sheet plywood. However, don’t be deceived by Janus’ simple dory shaped hulls (which make it a very easy boat to build). It has a lot of internal room for its length and a surprisingly good performance.
Oar & Paddle
Polliwog
With the Polliwog, it is our intention to offer the amateur builder the opportunity to build a lightweight and strong dinghy or tender. Polliwog’s performance is crisp, clean and efficient – you won’t be disappointed.
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15' 9" Huron Cruiser
The lines for this canoe were taken from an original ‘Huron’ built in cedar/canvas by the Peterborough Canoe Company. It was a second grade model in a series of Cruiser canoes that measured from 16′ x 33″ to 18′ x 37″.
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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.
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Melonseed Day Sailer
13' "Melonseed" daysailer. Okume marine plywood with fiberglass/epoxy skin. Home built 2023.
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2012 40' Gartside Yawl
This gorgeous Bermudian Double Ended Yawl ‘La Vie en Rose’ was designed by Paul Gartside, built b
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2005, 30' "ILONA"
This beautiful, seaworthy head turner of a cruising boat was designed and built by the renowned w