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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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749 Results
Oar / Paddle
16' 0" Champlain
Designer
Ted Moores
The Champlain is a good traditional style general purpose recreational canoe.
Motorboats - Outboard
Memory
Designer
Brad Christensen
Beautiful 8 ft mahogany runabout with electric power. Great for children but will accommodate adult(s).
W17
Designer
Mike Waters N.A.
This is an ultra efficient, modern folding trimaran design with advanced features not found elsewhere.
Motorboats - Inboard / Outboard
COASTWORKER 25/28
Designer
Bruce Website
Coastworker 25 / 28 - SEE ALL SIZES OF WORKBOATS
L20 Trimaran
Designer
Lorenzo B. Acompañado II
A modern iteration of Philippine double outrigger canoe. Adapting to present-day construction method, the wooden facetted hull still has the silhouette of the Austronesian “Bangka”.
Motorboats - Outboard
Jericho Bay Lobster Skiff
Designer
Joel White
Designed by Joel White, the original boat was built plank-on-frame by Jimmy Steele (of Peapod fame), but no plans were ever drawn-until now.
Sailboats - Cruising
26' Gaff Sloop
Designer
Wilder B. Harris
Shallow-draft, V-bottomed pocket cruiser with spartan accommodations for two.
Construction: Carvel planked over sawn frames
Alternative construction: Strip or plywood
Lofting is required.
Plans include 5 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
Simon Watts Petaluma Rowing Shell
Designer
Gregg Sabourin, Bill Nielsen, and Simon Watts
Wooden rowing shells are rare in the age of carbon fiber, but if you’re not trying to win the Charles they’re a joy to row and a great way to exercise. Simon’s design comes from the 1920s, and his digital plans bring a modern eye to a classic design.
From the Community
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1938 Gaff-rigged Cutter
William Atkin-designed, gaff-rigged 23' sailboat in very good shape on double-axle trailer, also
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Penobscot 13 wooden sailboat boat for sale
Penobscot 13 wooden sailboat built by designer Arch Davis 2016.
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