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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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Oar / Paddle
Portland Yawlboat
The traditional yawlboat is a hard-working boat, carried on the stern davits of a larger working vessel. They have sweet shapes to be easily driven and as was befitting the pride of workmanship that went into their construction.This latter day version is much lighter and smaller in size.
Sailboats - Cruising
GOZZO 650
GOZZO 650, whose design is based on a typical Italian traditional boat (gozzo) combines classical lines with ease of handling and comfort.
Oar / Paddle
Simon Watts’ Lapstrake Canoe
Lapstrake is a forgiving building method. The overlapping spruce planks allow for a little error when installing, which gives the classic canoe an extra layer of peace of mind when you’re on the water.
Sailboats - Cruising
20' 3" Sloop LITTLE GULL
Round-bottomed pocket cruiser with room for an inboard auxiliary and accommodations for two.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames.
Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip
Lofting is required.
Plans include 11 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
19' 3" True North XPD
The True North XPD Expedition brings the thrilling performance and graceful styling of the Endeavour 17 to the big or tall paddler.
Motorboats - Outboard
Memory
Beautiful 8 ft mahogany runabout with electric power. Great for children but will accommodate adult(s).
Motorboats - Outboard
MIA 15
Mia was the second design that I published, a 12′ runabout, inspired in part by William Jackson's 1955 design for the “Ace” which was produced by the Sande Boat Works between 1956 and 1962 (www.sandeace.com), and in part by the 1950’s designs of Hal Kelly.Mia
Sailboats - Cruising
27' 9" Cutter, CAPT. BLACKBURN
For cold-molded construction, a rugged cutter, popular with serious cruisers.
Construction: Cold-molded.
Alternative construction: Carvel, strip.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 11 sheets.
Motorboats - Outboard
Westport Skiff
A simple-to-build 11' skiff, can be built up to 18' long. Originally modeled by Fred Tripp and documented by R. H. Baker.
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60' 1939 Custom Danish Hajkutter Gaff Ketch For Sale
S/V Labora was built in 1939 in Esbjerg, Denmark, as a traditional Danish Hajkutter—one of the fa
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Fenwick Williams 18' Catboat Alden No. 838 with Tender and Brand New Trailer
1958 Fenwick Williams 18' wooden catboat with tender and new 2023 galvanized trailer with stainle
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1979 Beetle Cat #1844
All original parts. Original owner. Always winterized indoors. Trailer and cover.
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Register of Wooden Boats
MORNING SONG
MORNING SONG is a Lyle Hess Falmouth Cutter built over a 25 year period and launched new in 2016