Plans & Kits

ROBERTS 470 - WOOD EPOXY

The candlefish is a versatile small fishing boat. Originally designed to be a cartoppable fishing skiff for high latitude rivers and lakes, she has also proven to be an excellent yacht tender.

This 32′ double-ended sharpie ketch will provide the amateur builder with a shoal-draft cruising boat of simple construction.

Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frames.

Lofting is required.

Plans include 4 sheets.

A fine outboard, smooth riding, seaworthy, and rugged. 40-120hp outboard.

ROBERTS SPRAY 27 TRAILERABLE CRUISER You can build this boat in wood epoxy and other materials too.

A refinement of the traditional Swampscott working dory for recreational use.

Plans include nine different rigs.

Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood over sawn frames.

Alternative construction: Traditional dory construction.

No lofting required.

Accomodates 2-4 for daysailing, and has a small cuddy cabin. Construction: Carvel Planked over sawn frames. Alternative construction: Strip, or strip bottom with plywood sides. Lofting is required. Plans include 7 sheets.

A fast daysailer of stitch-and-glue plywood construction. Dismantles for cartopping. Deep V-hulls, no centerboard. Construction: Stitch-and-glue plywood over bulkhead frames. No lofting required. Plans include 3 sheets.

Our pre-cut kits are cut by computer-guided routers to provide you with accurate parts. And, the kits come with just about everything needed except the elbow grease.The ladder frame—the “foundation” of the boat—is now included with the kit.

Kingfisher’s shape was inspired by famous Chestnut Prospector. Hull width of 93cm, flat bottom and slim shape gives good stability and maneuverability. It is designed for crew of 2 with additional equipment (tents, fishing rods…).