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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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GulfStream 28
The GulfStream 28 is a moderate vee, relatively narrow boat (beam/length ratio of 3.4) designed to satisfy a program in which economy and seaworthiness were top priorities.
Oar / Paddle
The Tandem Ashes Day
A Light and Elegant Tandem for Day Paddlers and Light Overnighters. Easily driven, with moderate rocker and good initial stability.
The Ashes Tandem Day is quick to come up to speed, she’s maneuverable, and she’s beautiful.
Sailboats - Cruising
30' Malabar Jr
Carvel-planked, outside ballasted cruiser with choice of three or four berths.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip
Sail Area : Sloop - 528 sq. ft., Yawl - 579 sq. ft.
Lofting is required.
Oar / Paddle
Chesapeake Sport Tandem
This very narrow, very fast double is perfect for athletic couples who want to really cover the miles, whether it's for excercise, super-fast touring, or winning races.
Motorboats - Outboard
Rustica 570
Rustica 570 is a cabin motor boat ideal for coastal cruising and camping. It’s particularly suitable for river tourism in protected waters. The shallow V hull, semi-displacement, is designed for an outboard motor hosted inside the cockpit with a power range between 10 HP and 15 HP.
Sailboats - Cruising
PRESTO Footy
Flavio Faloci’s Presto Footy is a gaff-sloop with solid wood hull made of balsa for easy carving/shaping and light weight.
Motorboats - Outboard
Albury Runabout
Built by eye in the Bahamas for the last 40 years, Doug Hylan’s drawings allow for strip-planking or cold-molding.Construction: Strip-planked over laminated frames.Alternative construction: Cold-molded, plans included.Lofting is required.Plans include 6 sheets.
Oar / Paddle
Orca 21
A serious extended expedition touring kayak, double or triple, designed to carry a large load safely and with ample stability.
Clarence River Dory
Outboard motor workboat for 8 to 30 hp Shallow draft, high capacity, simple build.
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From the Community
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1936 Starling Burgess 38' Schooner
Beautiful boat once restored (2016) Unfortunately neglected since.
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Thames River Skiff
Thames River racing skiff converted to expedition style rowing boat. Built 1900-1918 by E.
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Catboat "Dell"
Gaff-rigged catboat. 12'9" LOA. 6' beam. Custom-designed and built. Nantucket in 2011.