Sailboats - Cruising
Pilot Schooner 28
Swansea Pilot Schooner, flush-decked cruiser, based on the earliest type (late 18th/early 19th century). This vessel is intended for open ocean cruising.
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Swansea Pilot Schooner, flush-decked cruiser, based on the earliest type (late 18th/early 19th century). This vessel is intended for open ocean cruising.
Sloop designed by N.G. Herreshoff in 1891. A revolutionary yacht, she featured a convex bow rather than the then-current long, hollow entrance.
Cradle Boat Baby Tender II, for the newborn sailor.
The Shearwater is an eye-catching, light and fast cruiser that does many things well. It is a strong contender for the budget-minded paddler looking to answer the 'if I could only have one kayak' need
Comfortable round-bottomed ocean cruiser with carvel-planking and accommodations for two.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip
Lofting is required.
Plans include 9 sheets.
Based on Tom Gillmer and Iver Franzen’s New Moon (an enlargement on Gillmer’s Blue Moon), this sailing vessel is intended to be a stout, seaworthy, offshore-capable passagemaker, with an emphasis on the balance between comfortable sea-keeping and good sailing abilities.
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.
Virginia Park is an elegant lapstrake launch. Featured in WoodenBoat #234, Sept. – Oct. 2013, Virginia Park is built in the glued lapstrake method with steam bent frames.
The Nomad is long, sleek, easy to plank and easier to paddle.
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.