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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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Sailboats - Daysailers
NEMAH SHARPY SKIFF
NEMAH features a stable, flat bottomed, sharpie type hull that can handle up to 3 passengers and a small outboard up to 5hp. Sides are ¼” plywood and the bottom is 3/8” plywood. A trussed gunnel rail insures hull stiffness.
Oar / Paddle
Oxford Shell
The Oxford Shell™ is a swift, smooth running "recreational" shell suitable for all skill levels. Whether you're just learning how to row a sliding seat shell, or you're a seasoned expert.
Strumpet
Strumpet was designed for a very experienced yachtsman. He told us he wanted a boat based on the Scottish fishing trawlers distinctive double-ended hull forms for appearance and seaworthiness.
Oar / Paddle
Merry Wherry Two
Designed For Capacity The Merry Two is the versatile Merry - row with a partner, take a friend as a passenger, or row by yourself - perfect for the larger rower. Or tour as Matt Kirchoff did with his son, on a one month trip exploring the outer coast of Chichagof Island in SE Alaska!
Sailboats - Cruising
26' Gaff Sloop
Shallow-draft, V-bottomed pocket cruiser with spartan accommodations for two.
Construction: Carvel planked over sawn frames
Alternative construction: Strip or plywood
Lofting is required.
Plans include 5 sheets.
Motorboats - Outboard
21' Runabout
When I first saw WoodenBoat Magazine’s boat design competition to design a modern wooden runabout, I was very excited. I’m sure most of the other competitors in this competition feel the same way.
Oar / Paddle
Scherzando
Scherzando is a 12'10'' open canoe. The construction technique is a wooden basquet whith a canvas skin coated with epoxy or polyester. The plans include 7 station moulds, bow and stem at full escale.
Sailboats - Cruising
Cape Henry 21
Cape Henry 21 lapstrake plywood trailer sailer
Sailboats - Cruising
BRIO 555
The BRIO 555 is a fast and easy to handle boat, suitable to be sailed sportively by a crew of two or quietly and safely by a larger crew.
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CADENZA
Cadenza was built in 2003 at Rockport Marine by shipwright John England from a design by L.