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Plans & Kits
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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749 Results
Oar / Paddle
Northwest Passage
Designer
Dave Kuperstein
NWP is a very low-drag touring kayak intended for paddlers weighing 150-200 pounds. Built from 4 mm plywood, in a garage, you can build two for the price of one kit! Heavier? try NWP XL.
Oar / Paddle
Luonteri
Designer
Perttu Korhonen
Luonteri is a “trail hiking kayak”, that can be divided into three parts. It makes storage and transportation more easy. In addition, the kayak can be transported as a “cart” with one wheel along roads or trails.
Oar / Paddle
Eureka 155 15'6" Canoe
Designer
Michael Storer
The Eureka is a pretty, simple to build plywood canoe built in stitch and glue, (44lbs down to 34) and paddles nicely. Very comprehensive plans - a boatbuilding course in a book.
Janus sailing catamaran
Designer
Woods Designs
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.
Sailboats
Origami 6 and 8 foot folding dinghy
Designer
woodenwidget
An easy to build, lightweight and well proven design which rows well and can even plane at speed of up to 14 knots! It can also be adapted to sail.
Woodenwidget plant 5 trees for every set of plans sold!
Motorboats - Outboard
MIA 15
Designer
Andrew Walters
Mia was the second design that I published, a 12′ runabout, inspired in part by William Jackson's 1955 design for the “Ace” which was produced by the Sande Boat Works between 1956 and 1962 (www.sandeace.com), and in part by the 1950’s designs of Hal Kelly.Mia
Sailboats - Cruising
SV14
Designer
Simonis-Voogd Design
S/V 14 designed by Simonis Voogd Design has been specifically created for sailors with disabilities. The E-book consists of 100 pages plan + videos, it is offered for free BUT, it must be for the benefit of the disabled community.
Sailboats - Daysailers
14' 10" Outboard SPRITE
Designer
Atkin & Co.
An outboard skiff with a wide bottom and moderate rocker that contribute to stability and the ability to carry weight back aft.
Construction: Cross-planked bottom, lapstrake sides
Alternative construction: Plywood or glued-lapstrake plywood
Lofting is required
From the Community
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58 Foot William Garden Heavy Timber Motor Yacht Built 1952
JoAhna K is a 58 foot heavy displacement, double ended William Garden motor yacht built 1952.
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Fenwick Williams 18' Catboat Alden No. 838 with Tender and Brand New Trailer
1958 Fenwick Williams 18' wooden catboat with tender and new 2023 galvanized trailer with stainle
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SOLD January 2026 NO more inquiries SHELLBACK SAILING DINGHY
SOLD January 2026 NO more inquiries
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