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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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Sailboats - Racing
Redneck Duck
This is a 64 page construction guide for building a class legal PDRacer from PolySail International. The guide includes plans and is illustrated with multiple photographs taken as the prototype was being built over a period of six days.
Sailboats - Cruising
Deben 4¾-Tonner
Our Deben Class designs are inspired by the original Deben 4-tonner, which my father commissioned from W. M. Blake in 1936 and the Deben 6-tonner, designed by my father in 1950. At least 35 of the 4-tonners and 3 of the 6-tonners were built between 1937 and 1960.
NAVCAT CANAL
A series of Catamaran Houseboats/canal boats has been designed with electric propulsion.
The boats have been designed to meet dimensional restrictions of the french canal waterways, however the design can be easily adapted to other inland waterway requirements.
Oar / Paddle
PRAM 220
Designed for a boat owner who wanted a rigid tender for his 24’ meter yacht, PRAM 220 has the minimum dimensions to be used at this scope. It may be used by children for sailing in protected waters.
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
Pelicano Shrimper
The drawing board of Sam Devlin has created another winner. The Pelicano Shrimper is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to maximize practicality in an 18' 4" package. The design has a small cabin forward, with enough space for a v-berth for the occasional overnight.
Sailboats - Cruising
Petrel 28
A smart sturdy fast paced cruiser; huge interiors for a 8.80 LOA boat, good performance under sail, a very good handling and seaworthy boat even in rough conditions; round hull construction in plywood & epoxy , plans are higly detailed and cover all aspect of building, available both in engli
Carolina Sportfish 25
The CS25 is an offshore boat based on the Carolina Sport Fishing boats lines.
Oar / Paddle
19' 3" True North XPD
The True North XPD Expedition brings the thrilling performance and graceful styling of the Endeavour 17 to the big or tall paddler.
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Wooden Kayak Miramichi 17' - 1 person
Crafted for elegance and performance, the Wooden Kayak Miramichi 17 Ft is a one-person vessel des
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Wooden Canoe With Ribs Curved Bow 12'
Handcrafted by Wooden Boat USA, the Wooden Canoe with Ribs and Curved Bow is a striking 12-foot p
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Venetian Gondola Wooden Boat 15'
This Venetian Gondola (K208) by Wooden Boat USA (2025) captures the elegance of traditional Venet
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12' Wooden Whitehall Rowboat with Gelcoat reinforcement
This 12-foot wooden Whitehall Rowboat with Gelcoat reinforcement (K203), handcrafted by Wooden Bo