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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
Ladva 500
During rise of the nautical tourism on east Adriatic coast in late 1980s, there was a lack in offer of smaller sailboats for day rent and sailing lessons.
Oar / Paddle
The Silver Thread
Silver Thread is a replica of a Cornish lug and mizzen used in the inshore fishing and as tender to larger vessels within harbors. The original boat, Summer Haze, was built in Padstow around 1908.
Oar / Paddle
Noank Pulling Boat
The Noank Pulling Boat is an 18′ x 36″ [5.5m x 91cm] sliding seat rowing boat suitable for open water travel.
Oar / Paddle
Chesapeake Triple
The success of the proven Chesapeake™ hull shape led quickly to demands for similar three-person designs. With a 700lbs payload and surprising speed.
Sailboats - Cruising
DIAPASON 750
DIAPASON is a small cabin cruiser 7,50 m length. It is a modern, simple boat with racy lines, good performances and internal accommodations suitable for cruising.
Sailboats - Cruising
Goat Island Skiff
Fast / Lightweight / Easy-to-BuildSpecifications:
- LOA 15′ 6″
- LWL 14′ 9″
- Beam 5′
- Draft (board up/down) 4″/36″
- Depth amidships 20″
- Sail Area 105 (lug) 14 sf (sprit)
Sailboats - Cruising
Garvey 33
LOA: 33′ 1″LBP: 32′10″LWL: 26′ 8″BEAM: 10′ 0″DRAFT: 2′ 3½″/5′ 3½″DISPLACEMENT: 9,000lbs (approx)BALLAST: 2,000lbs lead under the settees.1,000lbs additional lead for trim.SAIL AREA: 388 sq.
W17 trimaran
A strong, capable folding trimaran with exceptional overall performance. Professionally designed to be dry and comfortable, yet fast and fun. Plans now in 33 countries and plywood kits available in the USA, Australia and Europe.
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From the Community
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1964 H-28 (modified, Far EastYachts)
After significant rebuild in '97-'98, daysailing and Master Mariners racing in San Francisco Bay.
Classified
Wooden, Handcrafted 14 Feet Long RC Pirate Ship
Handcrafted, Wooden, 30,000 hours of making Remote Control Ship with 5 Sails and 2 Motors Powered
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2008 27' custom cruiser
Wood composite construction, professionally built, beam 8 feet, draft 16 inches.