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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.
There is no charge for listing, but the FEATURED BOATS MUST BE BUILT OF WOOD.
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747 Results
Motorboats - Outboard
MIA 15
Mia was the second design that I published, a 12′ runabout, inspired in part by William Jackson's 1955 design for the “Ace” which was produced by the Sande Boat Works between 1956 and 1962 (www.sandeace.com), and in part by the 1950’s designs of Hal Kelly.Mia
Motorboats - Outboard
Zipper
Zipper is an 11 foot runabout based on designs of the 1950’s for Class ‘B’ stock utility racing boats by Hal Kelly and William Jackson.This design differs from those of the period in that it is to be constructed in the 'Instant Boat' method using glass fiber and polyester or epoxy resins to make
Sailboats - Racing
Mayda 24
Strip Planking red cedar building, boat with skill : light, carrellable, fashion lines.
Oar / Paddle
15' 0" Hiawatha
The Hiawatha is a general purpose recreational canoe of light displacement, designed in the tradition of contemporary American cruisers. A good solo canoe, it is also very fast and responsive.
Oar / Paddle
T*Boat
The T*Boat is a Wood / Plywood / Resin structure. The T* comes in 2 Versions. The T*5 is a one person version and the “Coming Soon” T*Six is a 2 person version. The T*5 can be built from scratch using our Drawing and Instruction Package. Or it can be built using the T*5 Kit.
Zimmer 21' Utility Launch
A fuel-efficient, carvel planked, displacement launch designed to be powered by a 6 to 8-hp diesel.
Comfortable for 2 people cruising or 6-8 people day running.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded, strip
Sailboats - Racing
HADRON singlehander racing dinghy
HADRON is a new dinghy design for 2011.
18' 6" Redwing
Redwing- a gentle, shoal-draft, low-powered
(5 to 10-hp), sheet-plywood outboard cruiser - can live on her trailer.
Whenever you wish, she'll be ready to go exploring.
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2025 Paul Gartside Custom 17' Electric Launch
A blend of traditional New England and European launches with full displacement hull combined wit
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Swampscott Dory, 17'
Fiberglass bottom, trailer. Built in 2005 by Old Wharf Dory Company in Wellfleet, MA.