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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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Papoose

Designer

Warren Jordan

The Cradle Pram Papoose, for the newborn sailor

Sailboats - Cruising

11' 9" Acorn Skiff

Designer

Iain Oughtred

Elegant, lightweight, sailing/rowing skiff. Construction: glued lapstrake plywood. Alternative construction: carvel, strip. No lofting is required. Plans include 6 sheets and instruction booklet.

Motorboats - Outboard

Peeler Skiff

Designer

John C. Harris

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.

Oar / Paddle

Martha's Tender

Designer

Joel White

An easy-towing, easy-rowing tender featuring simple plywood construction and good capacity.

Construction: Plywood

No lofting is required

Plans include 3 sheets.

Sailboats - Cruising

Sundowner

Designer

John Welsford

My client wanted to circumnavigate, Cape Horn and all! He wished to build the boat himself and had limited skills in boatbuilding, limits on his budget, and a space about the size of a double garage.

Road Rash 7.5

Designer

Shayne Young

7.5m Racing Tri built in ply

Oar / Paddle

Northeaster Dory

Designer

John C. Harris

The Northeaster Dory is small enough to be rowed singly, but big enough for tandem rowing with two adults. Even four adults have comfortable seating. Performance rowers may add a sliding seat.

Oar / Paddle

Shearwater 17

Designer

Eric Schade

The Shearwater is an eye-catching, light and fast cruiser that does many things well. It is a strong contender for the budget-minded paddler looking to answer the 'if I could only have one kayak' need

Oar / Paddle

Fox Decked Double Paddle Canoe

Designer

Bill Thomas

Fox offers a near perfect blend of stability, versatility, performance and good looks on the water. She is a double-paddle boat suitable for camping expeditions or family outings and day trips.