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Sailboats - Cruising
Half Model Plan PAPOOSE
Designer
Edward Burgess
Cutter designed by Edward Burgess in 1887, and the inspiration for the 40′ class.The plans produce a model that is 22″ long.You’ll receive 3 pages of plans, historical information about the boat, step-by-step instructions and full-sized patterns for each lift, as well as template for you to shape
Motorboats - Outboard
Zipper
Designer
Andrew Walters
Zipper is an 11 foot runabout based on designs of the 1950’s for Class ‘B’ stock utility racing boats by Hal Kelly and William Jackson.This design differs from those of the period in that it is to be constructed in the 'Instant Boat' method using glass fiber and polyester or epoxy resins to make
Oar / Paddle
microBootlegger
Designer
Nick Schade
A decked double paddle canoe reminiscent of mahogany runabouts
Sailboats - Cruising
27' 9" Cutter, CAPT. BLACKBURN
Designer
William Garden
For cold-molded construction, a rugged cutter, popular with serious cruisers.
Construction: Cold-molded.
Alternative construction: Carvel, strip.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 11 sheets.
Sailboats - Cruising
Wittholz 35' Departure Class
Designer
Charles Wittholz
An oceangoing V-bottomed auxiliary with accommodations for four to six people.
Construction: Carvel planked over sawn frames.
Alternative construction: Plywood (plans included).
Lofting is required.
Plans include 15 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
LONG WEEKEND
Designer
Alex Bogdanov
After numerous requests for a larger version of our “Happy Hour” fishing kayak here is the result. “Long Weekend” is not a mere scale up. Bottom is V-shaped which improves tracking and ability to handle small waves. The slightly narrower beam makes the hull fast. Stability is great.
Sailboats - Racing
MAYDA 39
Designer
Luigi Consoli
Light displacement boat, that resume classic water lines into a modern conception.
Oar / Paddle
"Happy Hour" - 9'(2.80m) Fishing Kayak
Designer
Alex Bogdanov
This design was inspired by Ross Lillistone’s “Water Rat”. The bow transom was replaced by a pointed stem. Also the internal volume and from there the displacement of the boat were increased by about 20%. Changes were made to the seating arrangement as well.
Oar / Paddle
Trixie
Designer
Andrew Walters
“Trixie” began as an idea for a small and simple to build plywood tender, able to get out to a mooring with two or three on board, that was very light, incorporated wheels to enable transport to the slipway, was designed to provide the maximum space from two sheets of 1/4″ plywood, and could be p
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Laurent Giles Wanderer III
Believe to be second hull built to the design after the Hiscock’s first circumnavigation, launche
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1938 Hinkley Islander Sparkman & Stephen’s design $20,000 or best offer
1938 Hinkley Islander Sparkman & Stephen’s design.
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AURA III, 1986 custom built Covey Island yawl READY TO SAIL AWAY ON HER NEXT ADVENTURE!
Custom built cruising sailboat constructed with a 1 1/8″ thick spruce, edge nailed, strip-planked
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18' 5" Port Townsend Skiff, 'Mojo'
A kit boat from Russell Brown’s Port Townsend Watercraft, designed by Bieker Boats.
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