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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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Candlefish 13
The candlefish is a versatile small fishing boat. Originally designed to be a cartoppable fishing skiff for high latitude rivers and lakes, she has also proven to be an excellent yacht tender.
Oar / Paddle
Peace Canoe
A great family boatbuilding project! Build it in a weekend from a kit, or build it from plans using local materials.
Oar / Paddle
Annapolis Wherry
The Annapolis Wherry offers thoroughbred performance on the water combined with breathtaking grace. The Annapolis Wherry has been turning heads since 1997.
Oar / Paddle
Wineglass Wherry (Row Boat Kit)
The Wineglass Wherry possesses the wineglass transom and smooth double-ended waterline of a classic rowing boat. A versatile craft, that's easy to build, lightweight (90 lbs) and rugged.
Sailboats - Cruising
19' Cat Schooner
The latest in Bill Garden’s idea of the perfect kid’s cruising boat. Simple enough to be put together in the garage, salty enough to daydream on, and safe enough as well. She’s quite a handsome double-ender, with a fixed keel. This is an “oh my” boat.Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frame
Sailboats - Cruising
GIORMAX
Even if it does not show, GIORMAX is a classical boat as it is a replica of an Italian boat which was popular in the nineteen-thirties.
Oar / Paddle
8 ft Dinghy
This is a simple 8ft stitch and glue sail/row pram. It requires only 3 sheets of marine plywood and should be very fast, easy, and inexpensive to build. It should end up just over 80lb so easy to transport as well.
Oar / Paddle
16' 0" LORNA
The Lorna has a slim sweet hull for experienced paddlers.
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Ed Monk Sloop
Built in 1940 by Ira Hall in Seattle. Ed Monk design. 22' loa and 20' on deck.
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26ft Maurice Griffiths 'Athene' design sailing boat
Tegolin is a 26ft Maurice Griffiths 'Athene' design with triple keels and 3ft draft.
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Adirondack boat- 3' beam
Adirondack boat- 3' beam, shallow draft, approximately 70lbs, cedar strip, maple oars, epoxy shel