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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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15' Prospector 'Ranger'
Prospector “Ranger” 15 — a pocket-sized prospector.The Prospector models built by the Chestnut Canoe Company were made in lengths from 12 to 18 ft.
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Sherpa
High capacity yacht tender with sailing ability. Exceptional stability, suited to beginner boatbuilders
Motorboats - Outboard
Sponge Docks Skiff 16
The Sponge Docks Skiffs are designed for first-time builders, due to their simple stitch and glue assembly, yet on the water these good looking boats are versatile, stable and dry.
Sailboats - Daysailers
28' Camden Class
28′ LOA carvel-planked daysailer with small cuddy. Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip. Lofting is required. Plans include 4 sheets.
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Wood Duck 12
The Wood Duck 12 is a beautiful, easy to use recreational kayak - Here we have beautiful little kayak designed for just about everyone to enjoy on the water.
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Sectional Canoe
You can enjoy paddling easier and funnier with less budget because it’s made of plywood, sectional and you can build one in a week.
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Yankee Tender
Capacious, seaworthy, flat-bottomed skiff weighing less than 150 lbs. Construction: Cross-planked bottom, lapstrake sides. No lofting is required. Plans include 5 sheets.
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Shearwater 16
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
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Backsplash
Backsplash = backpack kayak.
Combine hiking and paddling
Go to fishing on remote lakes,
Build when storage space is limited.
Living on city? – take a boat on your back and walk to shore to for paddling?
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Acorn Skiff
Sweet-lined Acorn skiff designed by Iain Oughtred, completed in 1999 but still like new.
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SOLD MAY 2026 Classic 1948 19-foot Hurricane designed by Philip Rhodes
SOLD MAY 2026
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36' DEVLIN TRAWLER, 2012
Rocklady, Sam Devlin design for builder/owner John Calogero, Sr.
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Swampscott Dory, 17'
Fiberglass bottom, trailer. Built in 2005 by Old Wharf Dory Company in Wellfleet, MA.