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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.
To refine your search of this directory, use quotation marks. If you search Nutshell Pram Kit, you’ll receive all the listings that include the words Nutshell, Pram, and Kit. To refine your search, enter “Nutshell Pram Kit”; you’ll then see only the results for Nutshell Pram kits.
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To refine your search, add quote marks. If you search Nutshell Pram Kit, you will get all the listings which include Nutshell, Pram, and Kit. To refine, search “Nutshell Pram Kit” and you’ll see just Nutshell Pram Kit results.
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Cruiser Cat 27
This Catamaran was designed for the avid home builder. Solid construction ensures a sturdy seagoing vessel for family cruising and exploring. The Magnificat was designed to maximise the space below and provide comfortable accomodations.
Motorboats - Outboard
Switzer Bullet 136
Our best seller the 13 1/2 foot Bullet by Switzer. Iconic lines, the Bullet was a marathon and record breaker in its time.
Oar / Paddle
7' 7" Nutshell Pram
Glued-lap plywood rowing or sailing tender with plenty of capacity.
Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood.
No lofting required.
Plans include 8 sheets.
Sailboats - Cruising
POLLY
POLLY, designed to compete in Diecipiedi (10 Foot) Class (www.diecipiedi.it) is rather large and stable. Quite comfortable for its size it may be used also for sailing excursions.
Oar / Paddle
Fox Decked Double Paddle Canoe
Fox offers a near perfect blend of stability, versatility, performance and good looks on the water. She is a double-paddle boat suitable for camping expeditions or family outings and day trips.
Sea Bright 38
Parker Marine Enterprises—Sea Bright 38Length Over All: 37′ 11”Beam: 10′ 6″Draft: 2′ 4″Displacement: 9,500 lbs, half-laden (approximate)Power: Yanmar 4JH4HTE (110 hp int/99 hp cont)Water: 200 gallonsFuel: 200 gallonsAccommodations: Sleeps four in double V-berth and two settee berths.
Sailboats - Daysailers
14' 6" Whilly Boat
Considered a smaller version of the well-loved Calendonia Yawl, the Whillyboat also takes its cues from traditional Norwegian small craft, and is an ideal daysailer.
Building won't be at all daunting, as she's glue-lap-ply construction, and upkeep will be a snap.
Oar / Paddle
Solo Quick
The Solo Quick blends efficiency, weight carrying capacity and beauty. Paddlers will find that her lean entry and minimalist profile make for a surprisingly quick and versatile hull.
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51' 1956 Vic Franck Built Custom Ben Seaborn Sloop - Sea Fever
“Sea Fever” is a true classic designed by Ben Seaborn and built by Vic Franck in 1956.
Register of Wooden Boats
Register of Wooden Boats
CHIEF UNCAS
The CHIEF UNCAS is a classic, electric-powered boat built by the Electric Launch Company (ELCO) i