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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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W17
This is an ultra efficient, modern folding trimaran design with advanced features not found elsewhere.
Sailboats - Cruising
Eider
The Eider is a wonderful 17′ 3″ cabin sailboat. It is a great step up in size and function from the 15′ Nancy's China.
Sailboats - Cruising
Pucan cutter
Being a big fan of the Irish Pucan and I’m hoping to make building in wood both simpler and more straightforward. An encouragement for builders to have a go at building their own boat.
Motorboats - Outboard
Capriccio 21
In designing Capriccio we have been inspired by the aesthetics of the classic sport runabouts of the Thirties, which had the pilot seat in the extreme aft-wards of the boat and a powerful engine under a long deck in front of them.
Motorboats - Outboard
"The Zip" Wood Parts Kit
This custom kit was developed using Glen-L Zip plans .The precision CNC cut complete wood kit allows you to begin assembling your boat the minute you unpack it...no tracing, measuring, or cutting needed! Thanks to Glen-L Marine Design!
Oar / Paddle
The Silver Thread
Silver Thread is a replica of a Cornish lug and mizzen used in the inshore fishing and as tender to larger vessels within harbors. The original boat, Summer Haze, was built in Padstow around 1908.
Motorboats - Outboard
SILVER 45
SILVER 45 is a very classical small runabout capable of planing at full charge with a 25 to 40 HP outboard engine.
Oar / Paddle
9' 6" Nutshell Sailing Kit
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.
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John Welsford Seagull Dory
Custom Builder. Length 15' 3",; beam 4' 1", weight 93#. Marine grade Okoume plywood.
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New England Classic $8,500
Excellent condition and freshly painted, custom 16’ Amesbury Skiff 2003, Oak Frame, lapstrake ced
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Classic 1903 Wooden Yawl "Witchcraft II"
Own a rare piece of sailing history! Witchcraft II, designed by B.B.