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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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Sailboats - Cruising
SPHERA 980
Designer
Paolo Lodigiani
SPHERA is a simple cruising boat, studied for the maximum ease of construction in relation to its size.
KAYLEIGH Cruising Power Sharpy
Designer
Tracy O'Brien
With a submerged clipper bow and high tucked transom, Kayleigh is every inch a classic power sharpie skiff. Her flat rockered bottom gives great initial stability and easy beaching.
Oar / Paddle
11' Oregon Peapod
Designer
Jay Benford
This design came about when I got to thinking about having an elegant dinghy for our 34′ Topsail Ketch Sunrise.
Oar / Paddle
Auklet 7' 2"
Designer
Iain Oughtred
Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood. Alternative construction: Traditional plank, cold-molded and strip planked. No Lofting required. Sail Area : 30 sq. ft. Plan includes 6 sheets.
Motorboats - Outboard
MIA
Designer
Andrew Walters
MIA is a 12 foot runabout, Her design is inspired by William Jackson's 1955 design for the 'Ace' which was produced by the Sande Boat Works between 1956 and 1962 (www.sandeace.com).This design differs from those of the period in that it is to be constructed i
Sailboats - Cruising
Half Model Plan MINERVA
Designer
William Fife, Jr.
Cutter designed by William Fife Jr., in 1888.The plans produce a model that is 28″ in length.You’ll receive 3 pages of plans historical information about the boat, step-by-step instructions and full-sized patterns for each lift, as well as template for you to shape the profile.
Oar / Paddle
Willow Sea Kayak
Designer
Bill Thomas
The Willow is ideal for day paddles, but has the volume and solid performance required of a true expedition kayak. Featured in a how to build article in WB #195-197, taught at the WoodenBoat School.
Oar / Paddle
Baby Tender II
Designer
Warren Jordan
Cradle Boat Baby Tender II, for the newborn sailor.
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New Adirondack Guide Boat for Sale
Newfound Adirondack Guide Boat - New 16'-2" long, 36.75" beam with (2) 8' Shaw & Tenney oars.
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14' Oyster Sharpie - Howard Chapelle design
A classic boat built by the East End Classic Boat Society in Amagansett, NY in 2014.
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Annapolis Wherry Wooden Sliding Seat Row Boat – $3,200 or best offer
Beautiful Annapolis Wherry rowing boat from Chesapeake Light Craft, designed for smooth, efficien
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