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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A flush decked single engine ocean cruiser for round bottom sheathed strip or multi-chine aluminum construction.
Compromise sloop designed by N.G.
The Headwater TRANSPORT 9.9 is an easily Car-Topped Pram Dinghy with a constant deadrise 10 deg. V-bottom Planing Hull with lifting chine strips. Bow and stern seats provide level flotation if the hull is swamped, and also provide dry storage if watertight closures are installed.
MARSH HEN offers seaworthy and seakindly performance, good speeds with modest horsepower, and handsome looks. Her plywood construction is more accessible to amateur builders.
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.
Sunrise was my home for a decade. She has a typical New England Pinky hull with their extended bulwarks and mini-transom at their conclusion. She has comfortable accommodations for a couple to live aboard, with occasional guests.
At 14 feet this is Riva’s only outboard powered design. Originally designed in the 1950s, only some 150 were ever produced.
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.
Most Pram dinghies are essentially rowing or sailing boats, which limits their speed potential to a mere 3 or 4 knots.
Here's a handy boat that can be rowed, sailed, and powered with up to three large adults. The Passagemaker Dinghy is easy to build but looks great and performs beautifully
Located in Mystic, Connecticut
- 3 staterooms and salon with A/C units, sleeps 8
Beautiful boat once restored (2016) Unfortunately neglected since.
Thames River racing skiff converted to expedition style rowing boat. Built 1900-1918 by E.
