Lobster Boat 26
Designer
Jacques Mertens
The Lobster Boat 26 (LB26) is a plan for amateur builders like no other!
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Oar / Paddle
The Open Boat
Designer
Jim Flood
This is a design for a basic hull made from one piece of closed cell foam 1m x 4m x 50mm thick.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Paper Jet 14
Designer
Dudley Dix
Paper Jet 14 plywood stitch and glue sailing skiff
Sailboats - Cruising
BRIO 555
Designer
Paolo Lodigiani and Matteo Costa
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.
Oar / Paddle
Northeaster Dory
Designer
John C. Harris
The Northeaster Dory is small enough to be rowed singly, but big enough for tandem rowing with two adults. Even four adults have comfortable seating. Performance rowers may add a sliding seat.
Sailboats - Daysailers
Hanze Yawl
Designer
Bert van Baar/Pepijn van Schaick
The Hanze Yawl was designed some years ago during a course on lofting at the Bootbouwschool in the Netherlands.Bert van Baar, the owner of the school was very pleased about a Swedish design he had build previously in a project on the streets of Old Amsterdam.
Sailboats - Cruising
Mist
Designer
Karl Stambaugh
This cozy pocket cruiser combines simple sheet-plywood construction with more than a touch of elegance.Her board-up draft of 1′6″ lets you explore secluded coves and is easy to haul with a trailer.Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frames.Lofting is required.Plans include 6 sheets.
Janus sailing catamaran
Designer
Woods Designs
Janus is a 4 berth trailable sailing catamaran built in sheet plywood. However, don’t be deceived by Janus’ simple dory shaped hulls (which make it a very easy boat to build). It has a lot of internal room for its length and a surprisingly good performance.
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Haven daysailer
Built by Maine Boat Building School 2001. One owner, carefully maintained.
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