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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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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.
Oar / Paddle
"Mighty Mouse" - 8'(2.40m) One and a Half Sheet Mini Punt
Designer
Alex Bogdanov
If you enjoy rowing and need a boat which can be built quickly, doesn’t cost much, and is easy for transportation and storage then this tiny vessel might be for you. “Mighty Mouse” is the adult version of our one sheet mini punt “Mickey Mouse”.
Oar / Paddle
Boat bed single
Designer
Shayne Young
Single bed for the kids in the shape of a boat. Very easy to build and looks fantastic.
CLC Cradle Boat
Designer
John C. Harris
A perfect gift for the family's newest little boatbuilder, the CLC Cradle Boat is an ideal first stitch-and-glue project.
Sailboats - Cruising
SPHERA 980
Designer
Paolo Lodigiani
SPHERA is a simple cruising boat, studied for the maximum ease of construction in relation to its size.
Oar / Paddle
"Mouse Grande" - 7'6" (2.34m) two sheet rowboat
Designer
Alex Bogdanov
“Mouse Grande” is the last of the mouse family. As the name implies she is the biggest with most internal volume. Large cockpit with two small flotation chambers/storage compartments at both ends. Preference was given to stability. Anglers can stand up and cast.
Sailboats - Cruising
20' Yawl, SALLEE ROVER
Designer
Samuel S. Crocker
A handy clipper-bowed centerboard yawl, this boat is a heavily built, smart sailor with sparten accommodations for two.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip
Lofting is required.
Plans include 6 sheets.
From the Community
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Doug Hylan Bowler 26' 6" Power Cruiser
Built in 2019, this little boat is a real looker. Sleeps two with a small galley.
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LS 17' Runabout
2015 Maine Landing School 17' runabout, unique, only four built, hand crafted wood/fiberglass mat
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Fenwick Williams 18' Catboat Alden No. 838 with Tender and Brand New Trailer
1958 Fenwick Williams 18' wooden catboat with tender and new 2023 galvanized trailer with stainle
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