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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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Motorboats - Outboard
14' 10" Runabout, RASCAL
A modified V-bottom, with constant deadrise in its after sections. Construction: Plywood and Mahogany over sawn frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded, double laminated plywood. No lofting is required. Plans include 8 sheets.
Sailboats - Cruising
18' Swampscott, JOHN DORY
A refinement of the traditional Swampscott working dory for recreational use.
Plans include nine different rigs.
Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood over sawn frames.
Alternative construction: Traditional dory construction.
No lofting required.
Fisherman 23
The design of the Fisherman 23′ came from the request of a customer to build a sport fishing boat, fast, trailerable and also comfortable for family trips.
It’s a boat of modern design that is inspired by the American fisherman, with forms less pronounced.
Oar / Paddle
16' 0" Canadien
A narrow beam and shallow arch hull make the Canadien ideal for general-purpose paddling and light tripping.
Sailboats - Racing
START 80
This boat, with a LOA of 8 mt,develops an internal volume such as to allow 6 crew members a sailing cruise.The hull lines and deck lines are to corner for simplicity of construction, and are harmonized with the hull volume.
Sailboats - Cruising
Kahuna Nui
Kahuna Nui is intended for extended offshore cruising and living aboard. She is available as a sailing auxiliary or as a motorsailer with an enclosed pilothouse. She has a canoe hull for ease of construction, with a full keel for strength and security while cruising.
Oar / Paddle
"Goldfish" - 7' 7"(2.30m) Kayak
“Goldfish” is the slightly smaller version of our “Happy Hour” fishing kayak. Splicing of plywood sheets is not required as is the case with “Happy Hour”. All parts of the boat fit within the length of a standard sheet of 1/4″ (6mm) exterior grade plywood 8′x4′ (2.4x1.2m).
MULTI 5
The Multi 5 is a multihull with a simple construction and good performance. The construction is extremely simplified by the drift absence. The good hulls volume allows to spend pleasant days and moving along the coasts with other friends, having the opportunity to carry up to four people.
Oar / Paddle
14' 0" Venture
The Venture has a perky feel with a springier sheer line, compact length and the upright bow.
Pagination
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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.