Plans & Kits

Here is another little skiff inspired by a Chesapeake Bay working craft.

The TRICKY FIVE has been conceived for a precise scope: to realize a boat, which in relation to its size would maximize the ratio between speed and cost. This means that for a determined cost for materials and hours of construction required, it would be the fastest possible.

Wide, shallow racing sloop designed by Cornelius Gorman in 1878.

Tern is a lengthened (to 23'9') version of my earlier 20' design Ratty.

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.

A versatile 4-metre open utility / runabout for river and inland lake use, built in taped-seam plywood.

This exquisite launch leaves little wake at five knots. Her plans show both cold-molded and plank-on-frame construction. Construction: Cold-Molded or Carvel planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Lapstrake. Lofting is required. Plans include 5 sheets.

Derived from traditional Norwegian small craft, this handsome double-ender performs as well as a daysailer and beach cruiser.

Clean, frameless, glued-lapstrake plywood hull means, easy construction, happy trailering, and low maintenance.

Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood.

Speed, good looks, and comfortable seating were the designer's main criteria for this double-ended centerboard daysailer.

Construction: Cold-molded over strip-planked inner skin.

Alternative construction: Strip, carvel planked (transom stern).

Lofting is required.

Kingfisher’ II is was developed directly from Kingfisher. Hull shape was modified with with flatten side line and reduced height. Other hull dimensions remain the same, width of 93 cm, flat bottom and slim shape gives good stability and maneuverability.