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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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Tolman Skiff
The Tolman Skiff has a Dory heritage with a “V” bottom and was designed to handle the inland and open waters of Alaska and is a very capable ocean skiff.
Sailboats - Cruising
Mini Skeeter Iceboat
The Mini Skeeter was made primarily as a fun leisure iceboat that I could use on smaller lakes. The goal I was aiming for is a small, comfortable, warm iceboat that looks elegant. The fuselage is about slightly more than10′ long. The beam is 82″.
Sailboats - Cruising
24' 6" Sloop, TYPHOON
A roomy auxiliary sloop in a small package.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames.
Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 11 sheets.
Oar & Paddle
Polliwog
With the Polliwog, it is our intention to offer the amateur builder the opportunity to build a lightweight and strong dinghy or tender. Polliwog’s performance is crisp, clean and efficient – you won’t be disappointed.
Oar / Paddle
Hawk GT
GT stands for Grand Touring and that is just what this kayak delivers.
Sailboats - Racing
Stradivari 2.4 Hc
This is my latest design for the Twopointfour metre class. An easy to build lowbudget boat ment to be competetive on the race course.
Oar / Paddle
Joansa
Light plywood lapstrake sports rowing boat, can carry a small outboard motor, quick and easy build. Built in bouyancy tanks.
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Register of Wooden Boats
Register of Wooden Boats
CADENZA
Cadenza was built in 2003 by Rockport Marine from a design by L. Frances Herreshoff.