Oar / Paddle
Night Heron
An Inuit inspired strip planked sea kayak. Fast, efficient and responsive. A graceful design that paddles beautifully
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An Inuit inspired strip planked sea kayak. Fast, efficient and responsive. A graceful design that paddles beautifully
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.
It’s hard to imagine you could make a nicer gift for your favorite munchkin. Created by Buckley Smith (author of Moonsailors) this animated rocking dory is oozing with personality.
A 12 ft. outboard-powered multipurpose jonboat.
This is a simple 8ft stitch and glue sail/row pram. It requires only 3 sheets of marine plywood and should be very fast, easy, and inexpensive to build. It should end up just over 80lb so easy to transport as well.
You can enjoy paddling easier and funnier with less budget because it’s made of plywood, sectional and you can build one in a week.
High performance beach cat which is striking to look at and exciting to sail. Well-detailed plans of simple and rugged stitch-and-glue plywood hulls.
Construction: Stitch-and-glue plywood over bulkhead frames.
No lofting is required.
Plans include 2 sheets.
The Shearwater Hybrid combines the best qualities of stitch-and-glue plywood kayaks with the beauty of a cedar strip deck.
Built by Maine Boat Building School 2001. One owner, carefully maintained.
“Ronny” was built in the Tacoma Boatyard, Washington. Fur on oak hull.