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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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GulfStream 28
Designer
Jacques Mertens
The GulfStream 28 is a moderate vee, relatively narrow boat (beam/length ratio of 3.4) designed to satisfy a program in which economy and seaworthiness were top priorities.
Oar & Paddle
Woodenwidget Foldak 12 foot folding kayak
Designer
woodenwidget
Woodenwidget folding 12 foot kayak. Folding to just a few inches in moments. All the parts remain attached to the boat so you won't arrive at the water missing any vital parts. Tracks well, stable and buoyant. Easy to build. The drop down floors ensure you never get a wet bottom.
Sailboats - Cruising
30' Malabar Jr
Designer
John Alden
Carvel-planked, outside ballasted cruiser with choice of three or four berths.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip
Sail Area : Sloop - 528 sq. ft., Yawl - 579 sq. ft.
Lofting is required.
Oar / Paddle
Pax 18
Designer
John C. Harris
These completely new designs were developed at CLC in response to a growing constituency of skilled paddlers seeking waterborne sports cars for racing, exercise, or just plain fun.
Motorboats - Outboard
Navcat Camper
Designer
NAVICULUS
Naviculus has teamed up with well known Australian Camper supplier Trayon to provide the camping experience on a boat. The boat is a simple open deck catamaran of wooden construction and with Torqeedo electric propulsion.
Sampan 36 Houseboat
Designer
Reuel B. Parker
The SAMPAN 36 HOUSEBOAT is a simple, pragmatic floating home suitable for a couple with a child. It is self-contained and intended for use in a marina or at anchor. It may employ an outboard motor, or simply be towed to a semi-permanent mooring.
Palm Beach Runabout
Designer
Nelson Zimmer
This runabout reveals the influence of Zimmer’s association with John Hacker, and will require expert boatbuilders.Construction: Batten-seam planking over sawn frames.Lofting is required.Plans include 4 sheets.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Tammie Norrie
Designer
Iain Oughtred
Construction — Glued lapstrake clinker plywood. Alternative construction —Traditional plank, cold molded and strip plank. No Lofting required. Plans include 7 sheets with instructions. Sail Area — Lug 65 sq. ft. Sloop 84 sq. ft. Yawl 81 sq. ft.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Goeller 12' Dinghy
Designer
Frederick Goeller
Round-bottomed, transom stern, centerboard, 2-4 daysailing.
Contruction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative contruction: Lapstrake, strip or cold-molded
Lofting is required
Plans include 3 sheets
From the Community
Register of Wooden Boats
Register of Wooden Boats
CADENZA
Cadenza was built in 2003 at Rockport Marine by shipwright John England from a design by L.
