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Plans & Kits
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.
To refine your search of this directory, use quotation marks. If you search Nutshell Pram Kit, you’ll receive all the listings that include the words Nutshell, Pram, and Kit. To refine your search, enter “Nutshell Pram Kit”; you’ll then see only the results for Nutshell Pram kits.
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Sailboats - Cruising
Alden 21' Double-Ender
A trim, rugged, carvel-planked cruiser with simple accommodations for two and a choice of gaff or marconi rig.Construction: Carvel planked over steamed framesAlternative construction: Cold-molded or strip Lofting is requiredPlans include 7 sheets
Motorboats - Outboard
Flats River Skiff 12
The Flats River Skiff is a light, compact and stable solo skiff to access shallow water. The boat combines the features of a paddle board (SUP), kayak, and jon boat to deliver a multi-purpose boat that can be handled by one person.
Oar / Paddle
Breeze
“Breeze” is a 10′ (3m) double paddle canoe. Two sheets of plywood needed. Stitch and glue construction using 3″(75mm) fiberglass tape in epoxy for all seams inside and out. The deciding factors when designing the boat were mostly the same as with all my designs - seaworthiness and lightweight.
Motorboats - Outboard
Point Comfort 23
This boat is a larger version of my popular POINT COMFORT 18, a traditional Chesapeake Bay workboat type reinterpreted for simpler and more modern construction.
Motorboats - Outboard
TOMBOLO 28
As featured in WoodenBoat issue #274, the Tombolo 28 is an iconic modern classic outboard-powered cruiser. The mission of the design dictates a maximum length under 30′ and a trailerable beam.
Oar / Paddle
Kingfisher
Kingfisher’s shape was inspired by famous Chestnut Prospector. Hull width of 93cm, flat bottom and slim shape gives good stability and maneuverability. It is designed for crew of 2 with additional equipment (tents, fishing rods…).
Oar / Paddle
Simon Watts’ Lapstrake Canoe
Lapstrake is a forgiving building method. The overlapping spruce planks allow for a little error when installing, which gives the classic canoe an extra layer of peace of mind when you’re on the water.
Oar / Paddle
NEW! Ronan Kayak Kit
The New Ronan is a direct inspiration from our recently released Selkie design. When we came out with the Selkie we knew her sweeping lines would draw admiring stares, and we predicted petite paddlers would love that they finally had a boat designed specifically for them.
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51' 1956 Vic Franck Built Custom Ben Seaborn Sloop - Sea Fever
“Sea Fever” is a true classic designed by Ben Seaborn and built by Vic Franck in 1956.
Register of Wooden Boats
Register of Wooden Boats
CHIEF UNCAS
The CHIEF UNCAS is a classic, electric-powered boat built by the Electric Launch Company (ELCO) i