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Tern is a lengthened (to 23'9') version of my earlier 20' design Ratty.
Accomodates 2-4 for daysailing, and has a small cuddy cabin. Construction: Carvel Planked over sawn frames. Alternative construction: Strip, or strip bottom with plywood sides. Lofting is required. Plans include 7 sheets.
This runabout reveals the influence of Zimmer’s association with John Hacker, and will require expert boatbuilders.Construction: Batten-seam planking over sawn frames.Lofting is required.Plans include 4 sheets.
MASH is a design I created for Woodenboat Magazine’s Sketchbook article, issue 275, July/August 2020. She is a 24ft power cruiser with a cuddy cabin designed in the lobsterboat style.
An outboard skiff with a wide bottom and moderate rocker that contribute to stability and the ability to carry weight back aft.
The Chesapeake touring kayaks are icons in the sea kayaking world. Built in the thousands in dozens of countries around the world, the Chesapeakes are solid-tracking, comfortable kayaks.
Skana is a single cockpit, wood strip kayak designed for multi-day use. The design is 17'4 in LOA with a max beam of 24". It has moderate rocker with average volume.
Simple sheet plywood sports rowing boat, stitch and tape construction. As easy to build as it gets!
Here's a handy boat that can be rowed, sailed, and powered with up to three large adults. The Passagemaker Dinghy is easy to build but looks great and performs beautifully
VILA 570 is the smallest of a family of three small planing cruisers boats ranging from 19’ to 22’.
A blend of traditional New England and European launches with full displacement hull combined wit
Fiberglass bottom, trailer. Built in 2005 by Old Wharf Dory Company in Wellfleet, MA.
