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Oar / Paddle

Solo microBootlegger

Designer

Nick Schade

An elegant recreational kayak

Sailboats - Cruising

MINUETTO CRUISER

Designer

Paolo Lodigiani and Matteo Costa

MINUETTO CRUISER is the moderate version of a Mini Transat. Even if designed according to the class rules it has no ambition to compete but is just a fast and safe day-cruiser.

Sailboats - Daysailers

Shellback Sailing Kit

Designer

Joel White

Our pre-cut kits are cut by computer-guided routers to provide you with accurate parts. And, the kits come with just about everything needed except the elbow grease.The ladder frame—the “foundation” of the boat—is now included with the kit.

Sailboats - Daysailers

Alden 21' Indian Class

Designer

John Alden

A Swampscott dory-type daysailer with generous side decks and inside ballast.

Construction Method: Lapstrake over sawn frames

Lofting is required: Partial

Plans include 4 sheets.

Motorboats - Outboard

Lady Bug 18 Skiff

Designer

Ken Martin

Easy to Build Flat Bottom Skiff 18 ft Instructions also Include Our 14 Ft Smaller Version

Sailboats - Cruising

Spike Skiff 12' 3"

Designer

Iain Oughtred

Please note: this design was formerly known as Pike.

Construction - Glue-lap-plywood flat bottom.

Alternative construction - Traditional plank.

No Lofting required.

Plans include 3 sheets with instructions.

Sail Area - Sprit 60 sq. ft.

Sailboats - Daysailers

20' Catboat, MADAM TIRZA

Designer

Charles Wittholz

A small daysailer/cruiser with berths for two. Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frames. Lofting is required. Plans include 8 sheets.

Sailboats - Cruising

Sea Bright 18

Designer

Reuel B. Parker

SEA BRIGHT (MICROCRUISER) 18LOA: 18′ BEAM: 5′ 1″ DRAFT: 8 ½″WEIGHT: 350 to 500 lbs depending on construction & use.RIG: Ketch—Sprit main, balance jib and sprit mizzenTYPE: New Jersey Beach Skiff. Suitable for sailing and rowing with one or two oarsmen in the open ocean and coastal waters.

Sailboats - Cruising

Kahuna

Designer

Mark Smaalders

Kahuna is a superb coastal and long-distance cruising boat, designed for modern wood/epoxy construction. The first boat was built in Australia, and several have been launched in the US. Others are under construction — in the US (New York) and in Europe (Italy, the UK and Russia).