Sailboats - Cruising
Half Model Plan SCHEMER
Late 19th-century skimming-dish sloop designed by Isaac P.
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Late 19th-century skimming-dish sloop designed by Isaac P.
The Chesapeake 17 is one of our most popular kits. Its handling qualities and speed combined with a large cockpit and voluminous stowage make it one of the most capable touring boats around.
NWP is a very low-drag touring kayak intended for paddlers weighing 150-200 pounds. Built from 4 mm plywood, in a garage, you can build two for the price of one kit! Heavier? try NWP XL.
A stitch and glue touring canoe design 14' x 30" [4.3 m x .76 m]
This design came about when I got to thinking about having an elegant dinghy for our 34′ Topsail Ketch Sunrise.
A versatile half-canopy launch, offering many internal layout options. She is especially suited for employment as a personnel launch or commercial fisherman/crabber; or maybe just a family launch.
Interested in building your own boat? Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington, NC sells Simmons Sea-Skiff boat plans in 18′, 20′ and 22′.Thomas Norwood Simmons was born in 1908 in Wilmington and lived most of his life on Myrtle Grove Sound. He was a carpenter by trade.
Modern and efficient, the Freedom 17 is a fast responsive tripping canoe that's also easy to build.
Hand built, One of a kind. Hull is sound, roof and rear wall of pilot house need repair.
D Hylan Bowler design 26.5’ cruiser launched July 2024. Highly energy efficient.
For sail (sale) our whimsical 14′ day sailer “Green Flash” designed by noted small-boat designer
Classic motor yacht designed by H.C. Hanson and built by Mojean and Erickson (Tacoma) for Dr.