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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
West River 18
The West River 18™ has built a huge following thanks to its speed, comfortable cockpit, and lithe good looks.
Oar / Paddle
microBootlegger
A decked double paddle canoe reminiscent of mahogany runabouts
Oar / Paddle
Solo Packette
The Solo Packette is designed for those searching for pack canoe that they can carry to even through the most difficult approaches.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Skerrieskiff 17'
Construction - Glued Lapstrake clinker plywood. No Lofting required. Plans include 5 sheets with instructions. Sail Area - 67 sq. ft.
Oar / Paddle
Seagull
Simple sheet plywood sports rowing boat, stitch and tape construction. As easy to build as it gets!
Sailboats - Cruising
12' 10" Pooduck Skiff
This dinghy could be considered a big little boat.
She has a lot of excellent qualities: excellent rowing and sailing ability, easy construction, and mannerly towing habits.
Construction: Glued-lapstrake plywood.
Alternative Construction: Traditional lapstrake.
Sailboats - Cruising
Austral
Austral’s design is an outgrowth of my 26' Wynfall design, intended to provide additional space below decks, including standing headroom. She is slightly heavier, longer and wider, and has more freeboard than her smaller sister.
Oar / Paddle
Night Heron
An Inuit inspired strip planked sea kayak. Fast, efficient and responsive. A graceful design that paddles beautifully
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Boom for sale
Solid wood construction (pine?), 18' 4" length, roller reefing, from 1960 Polish built
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GERBER ALL-VARNISHED WOODEN SNIPE SAILBOAT 17' 300 lbs
Cedar plank and mahogany boat built in 1950 number 12021.
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STEPHENS 43' Bridge Deck Cruiser 1930 Project Boat NOW FREE
THIS BOAT IS NOW BEING OFFERED FREE, TO THE RIGHT HOME