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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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747 Results
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.
Oar / Paddle
Chesapeake 17
Designer
Chesapeake Light Craft
The Chesapeake 17 is one of our most popular kits. Its handling qualities and speed combined with a large cockpit and voluminous stowage make it one of the most capable touring boats around.
Oar / Paddle
27' 2 Person Rowing Shell, Kookaburra
Designer
Graeme King
A double version of the popular Kingfisher, the best recreational shells for both rough and smooth water.
Construction: Plywood planking over bulkhead-type frames
No lofting is required
Plans include 4 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
Chesapeake Sport Tandem
Designer
Chesapeake Light Craft
This very narrow, very fast double is perfect for athletic couples who want to really cover the miles, whether it's for excercise, super-fast touring, or winning races.
Trawler Yacht Workboat 36
Designer
BRUCE ROBERTS-GOODSON
NEW - COASTER Trawler Yachts & Work boats Here are the first of a new range of Coastal Trawlers that can customized to suit your desires and particular requirements. All will be excellent sea boat
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
Motorboats - Outboard
SILVER 333
Designer
Paolo Lodigiani
SILVER 333 is a very small classical runabout for one or two people which may easily be transported on top of a mid-size car roof.
Oar / Paddle
Cradle boat "Joey"
Designer
Manta Marine Design
Nice little cradle boat with rocking option. For more information please visit the website and look under portfolio/small boats
Motorboats - Outboard
Deep V Inboard - Donzi Inspired
Designer
Classic Wooden Boat Plans
Based on the Donzi Sweet 16, this little treasure boasts a generous deep V at the transom allowing for smoother running and bad weather handling.
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1928 Classic Vic Franck Sea Queen Yacht
1928 Vic Frank Sea Queen — 30ft Classic Pacific Northwest Wooden Cruiser
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17' Cape Split Peapod and Trailex trailer
KESA is a modern 17' LOA Cape Split peapod based on the Cape Split peapod design at Mystic Seapor
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