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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 - Racing
STRIP 39
The input was “design a pure cruising boat”.The boat has wide internal volumes, limited draft, average/high displacement and sailing area which do not require a continuos sail change.The hull lines have been developed both to corner and round.We wanted to realize something new for deck design.
VILA 650
VILA 650 is the biggest of the VILA family of three small planning cruisers.
Oar / Paddle
Stickleback Canoe
Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood. Alternative construction: Traditional planking, cold molded, strip plank, epoxy-fiberglass. No Lofting required. Plans include 5 sheets.
Sailboats - Daysailers
21' 4" Hodgdon Class Sloop
Stable, easily handled family daysailer with a lead ballast keel. Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip. Lofting is required. Plans include 9 sheets.
Motorboats - Outboard
Silver 333
The SILVER 333 is a very small classical runabout for one or two people which may easily be transported on top of a mid-size car roof. Maximum suggested power of the motor is 15/20 HP, which is sufficient for planing.
NAVCAT RIVER FERRY
A small river ferry has been designed to transfer up to 60 passengers.
The design is a catamaran of marine plywood construction using fibreglass/epoxy to connect the seems.
The design is using the torqeedo electric motor concept using power dense lithium ion batteries.
Sailboats - Cruising
Sunrise
Sunrise was my home for a decade. She has a typical New England Pinky hull with their extended bulwarks and mini-transom at their conclusion. She has comfortable accommodations for a couple to live aboard, with occasional guests.
Palm Beach Runabout
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.
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Acorn Skiff
Sweet-lined Acorn skiff designed by Iain Oughtred, completed in 1999 but still like new.
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FREE 16' Thompson Brothers 1941 Snipe Class Day Sailer
PLEASE save our 94 year old Mother's beloved sailboat from the burn pile!
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MORNING SONG
MORNING SONG is the sistership to Lin and Larry Pardey's TALEISIN and was meticulously built by K