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This design came about when I got to thinking about having an elegant dinghy for our 34′ Topsail Ketch Sunrise.
The F1430 is a unique sit-on-top stitch and glue kayak.
The CS25 is an offshore boat based on the Carolina Sport Fishing boats lines.
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.
Flat-bottomed sailing skiff. Plans options include cross-planked or plywood bottom.
Construction: Cross-planked bottom, lapstrake sides
Alternative constuction: Plywood, glued lapstrake plywood
Lofting is required
Plans include 4 sheets.
A fuel-efficient, carvel planked, displacement launch designed to be powered by a 6 to 8-hp diesel.
Comfortable for 2 people cruising or 6-8 people day running.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded, strip
This gozzo is a modern version of a traditional Italian small fishing boat: built as an open boat and without having performance as a priority in mind, it is easy to row, seaworthy and pleasant to use
The Rice Lake Skiff is sure to be a very useful boat at the cottage for fishing, rowing or just knocking about.
600 Lion Yacht project despite its small size, has a spacious interior, and allows you to comfortably make trips to the inland waters and coastal seas.
“Breeze” is a 10′ (3m) double paddle canoe. Two sheets of plywood needed. Stitch and glue construction using 3″(75mm) fiberglass tape in epoxy for all seams inside and out. The deciding factors when designing the boat were mostly the same as with all my designs - seaworthiness and lightweight.
Design originally published in The Rudder, Volume XXXI, Nov-Dec 1915
Awarded “Best Owner Restored Sailboat” at Mystic WoodenBoat Show 2024.
1958 Fenwick Williams 18' wooden catboat with tender and new 2023 galvanized trailer with stainle
