Sailboats - Cruising
Goat Island Skiff
The Goat has become known worldwide for being a simple to build and simple to sail that delivers.
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The Goat has become known worldwide for being a simple to build and simple to sail that delivers.
Speed, good looks, and comfortable seating were the designer's main criteria for this double-ended centerboard daysailer.
Construction: Cold-molded over strip-planked inner skin.
Alternative construction: Strip, carvel planked (transom stern).
Lofting is required.
The plans and construction manual for the plywood International 110 are available to any class member for use to build new or rebuild and restore an older boat.
Tern is a lengthened (to 23'9') version of my earlier 20' design Ratty.
Developed in response to requests from heavier and wider paddlers who also wanted a shorter boat, this stable load carrier is excellent for the novice kayaker.
A 10 ft. traditional lapstrake-planked Norwegian style pram. Strikingly elegant but very practical rowing tender.
The Sponge Docks Skiffs are designed for first-time builders, due to their simple stitch and glue assembly, yet on the water these good looking boats are versatile, stable and dry.
Construction — Glued lapstrake clinker plywood. Alternative construction —Traditional plank, cold molded and strip plank. No Lofting required. Plans include 7 sheets with instructions. Sail Area — Lug 65 sq. ft. Sloop 84 sq. ft. Yawl 81 sq. ft.
A versatile 4-metre open utility / runabout for river and inland lake use, built in taped-seam plywood.
A handy clipper-bowed centerboard yawl, this boat is a heavily built, smart sailor with sparten accommodations for two.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip
Lofting is required.
Plans include 6 sheets.
Classic wooden model with recent refit worth >$75,000.
Eleanor is for sale. Howard Hughes’ personal yacht.
WoodenBoat School student build 2024. All construction and fiberglass work completed.