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WoodenBoat is a bimonthly magazine that delivers a blend of traditional and evolving methods of boat design, construction, repair, and related crafts—as well as profiles of unique boats and people. In each of our lavishly illustrated, carefully researched and written issues, we aim to educate and inspire our readers while conveying quality, integrity, and high standards of craftsmanship.
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John Lisicich bounds into Bruce Bronson’s boatshop—literally bounds, like a kid running into a bike shop on his birthday—and hails his friend with unrestrained joy. “Happy Wednesday! Happy Happy Wednesday! How ya doin’?”
Extended Content
Featured in the Sketchbook department of WoodenBoat magazine No. 284 (January/February 2022) FIN is an auxiliary performance cruiser.
Extended Content
Seattle’s Shell House home of 1936 Olympic gold oarsmen may be preserved.
Register of Wooden Boats
The Register of Wooden Boats lists information about wooden boats 10′ LOA (length overall) and above.
Boats For Sale
Do you have a boat for sale—or are you looking to sell one? This is the page for you.
Rare 1990 Abaco Dinghy 13'
“Banana Jo” 13.5’ X 5’; <2’ draft; 21’ mast
Hand built in 1990 by Joe Albury on Man-O-War Cay of Madeira frames, Cedar planking, Mahogany trim, and Spruce mast.
45' trawler “ARCHIMEDES”
Bald Mountain Boat Works, 45' trawler. Built by and for James S Rockefeller Jr. Designed by Navel Architect Geerd Hendel, original name Kyloe. 1970.
1/4 wooden plank canoe
Handcrafted wooden canoe, build by little bear canoes from Milo Maine.
Cedar ribs with cherry trim
5’ long
12” wide
25' Tristan, Joseph Bernier, 1980
25' Tristan, Joseph Bernier, 1980, Well upgraded and maintained past 12 yrs. $29,500.
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.
HEADWATER 14
The Headwater Fourteen [H-14] was designed and the prototype built in the Summer of 1985 to test the viability of using frameless, stressed skin construction to build a serviceable Whitewater
Schooner JACK EVERYMAN
This schooner is intended as a comfortable cruising yacht for a couple with occasional guests, and to be of simple construction so that Jack everyman can build it. It has a twin keel / centreline
Launchings
This section of our web site, an extension of the Launchings department of WoodenBoat magazine, is dedicated to sharing news of recently launched wooden boats built or restored by our readers.
CLC Kaholo 12-6
A fun and easy winter season build of the Chesapeake Light Craft Paddleboard from plans and a frame kit.
PADDLE CAT
The boat was designed and built in the spring and summer of 2024. The hulls are made of 1/4 inch birch plywood. Construction is tape and glue with 4 ounce fiberglass clothe overlay.
Events
From Australia to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean to New England, and the Pacific Northwest to Asia, the worldwide wooden boat community hosts a vast number of shows, regattas, and other gatherings annually.
WoodenBoat Forum
The WoodenBoat Forum is an online community dedicated to the exchange of ideas and information related to wooden boats.