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Osprey 18 Flats Skiff

Designer

Timm Smith

The Osprey 18 is a simple, lightweight flats skiff.

Sailboats - Cruising

Pilot Schooner 28

Designer

Reuel B. Parker

Swansea Pilot Schooner, flush-decked cruiser, based on the earliest type (late 18th/early 19th century). This vessel is intended for open ocean cruising.

Sailboats - Daysailers

Fox 16' Sloop LIVELY

Designer

Uffa Fox

Lively, fast, planing racer/daysailer. Construction: Double-diagonal planking over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded. Lofting is required. Plans include 4 sheets.

Oar / Paddle

Echo Bay Dory Skiff

Designer

Clint Chase / Chase Small Craft

Fun / Lightweight / Simple & ClassicSpecifications:

LOA 11′ 7″
LWL 8′ 6″
Beam 48 3/4″
Draft (board up/down) 5″/27″
Depth amidships 14 1/2″
Sail Area 50 (lug) 45 sf (sprit)

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Sailboats - Cruising

Pucan cutter

Designer

Nick Branson

Being a big fan of the Irish Pucan and I’m hoping to make building in wood both simpler and more straightforward. An encouragement for builders to have a go at building their own boat.

Sailboats - Racing

Flash 30

Designer

Erik Lerouge

Short handed offshore racer

VILA 650

Designer

Paolo Lodigiani

VILA 650 is the biggest of the VILA family of three small planning cruisers.

Oar / Paddle

9' 6" Nutshell Rowing Kit

Designer

Joel White

Our pre-cut kits have been cut by computer-guided routers to provide you with extremely accurate parts. And, the kits come with just about everything needed except the elbow grease.The ladder frame—the “foundation” of the boat—is included with the kit.

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.