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Dave Gentry

Dave Gentry is a US based designer known for his affordable and non-traditional skin on frame boat designs. His plans are comprehensive and well illustrated, and they’re a great choice for a beginning builder. Full-sized templates for all frames and parts make Gentry’s plans an excellent choice for a builder with even the most limited experience.

  • RacerX Plans PDF

    RacerX Plans PDF

    A rough water rowing and racing shell Length - 22' / 6.7m or 24' / 7.32m Beam - 24" / 61cm Waterline beam - 14" / 36cm Max recommended rower weights - 220lbs / 100kgs or 240lbs / 109kgs Weight 55-60lbs / 25-27kgs For printed plans for RacerX...
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  • Shenandoah Peapod Plans PDF

    Shenandoah Peapod Plans PDF

    15' x 46" / 4.57m x 1.17m  Reasonable maximum capacity - about 500lbs / 227kgs  Weight - about 60lbs / 27kgs For Shenandoah Whitehall printed plans, click HERE Sadly, not my idea, but I was immediately enthused about the it, and the...
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  • The Great Wicomico Canoe PDF

    The Great Wicomico Canoe PDF

    17' x 38" / 5.18m x 96.5cm and weighs about 55lbs / 24kgs (if built as designed) For printed plans for Great Wicomico, click HERE A big, stable canoe with plenty of room for the family, for fishing or for expeditions. She sleeps one - and maybe a...
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  • Indian Creek Motor Canoe PDF

    Indian Creek Motor Canoe PDF

    For printed plans click HERE This boat rows great, btw, and you should include her as a rowboat, as well. She's our go-to boat for family excursions these days, as even the smallest of electric trolling motors pushes her around easily. Much easier than...
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  • Disko Bay Plans PDF

    Disko Bay Plans PDF

    Disko Bay:16'6" x 21.5" {5.03m x 54.6cm} To my mind, the 1931 Disko Bay is one of the classic West Greenland style qajaqs, and it has been reproduced in large numbers by builders looking for an authentic and great handling boat. For printed plans for the...
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  • Chuckanut 10 & 12s PDF

    Chuckanut 10 & 12s PDF

    For printed plans for the Chuckanut 10 & 12S, click HERE The Chuckanut 10, 12 and 12s are "recreational" style kayaks, designed to be stable and comfortable, yet still maneuverable, fast and fun! No special skill or equipment is needed to build or...
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  • Rushton's IGO Canoe Plans PDF

    Rushton's IGO Canoe Plans PDF

    A fast solo or tandem canoe 16' x 30" {4.9m x .76m} Maximum recommended displacement is 450lbs {204kg} Weight about 40 lbs {18kg} For Rushton's IGO Canoe printed plans, click HERE J. Henry Rushton owned a New York boat building shop in the late 1800's,...
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  • Aloha SUP Plans PDF

    Aloha SUP Plans PDF

    11'6" x 29" / 3.5m x 74cmMaximum recommended paddler size: 170lbs / 78kgWeight is about 20lbs / 9kg For printed plans for this boat, click HERE An SUP meant for smaller paddlers The Aloha is a SUP meant for smaller paddlers. She's fast, stable, easy to...
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  • Piankatank River Pram Plans PDF

    Piankatank River Pram Plans PDF

    A handy row/sail dinghy pram 7'11" x 47" {2.4m x 1.2m} Maximum recommended capacity is 400lbs {182kg} Weight about 55 lbs. {25 Kg} For printed plans for Piankatank River Pram, click HERE The PRP is a great handling little skin-on-frame dinghy designed...
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  • Big Aloha Plans PDF

    Big Aloha Plans PDF

    A larger version of the Aloha SUP 13.6" x 30" - 4.11m x 76cm Maximum recommended paddler size is 230lbs/104kg. For printed plans for Big Aloha, click HERE   These pics are of the prototype, flawlessly built by Brian Scarborough - thanks Brian!...
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  • Chautauqua  Plans PDF

    Chautauqua Plans PDF

    A sensational sailing canoe 15' 3" x 38" - 4.65m x 94cm Maximum recommended capacity - 375lbs - 171kg Weight: 65lbs - 30kg Sail area: 61 square feet - 5.7m For printed plans of Chautauqua, click HERE CHAUTAUQUA (shuh-TAW-kwuh) Chautauqua is a SOF decked...
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  • Chamberlain Gunning Dory Plans PDF

    Chamberlain Gunning Dory Plans PDF

    A handsome pulling dory 18' 4" x 4' 8" - 5.59m x 1.42m Maximum recommended capacity is 4 adults (and gear) Weight: 120-150lbs {54-68kg} For printed plans for Chamberlain Gunning Dory, click HERE The great John Gardner called the Gunning Dory...
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  • Ruth Plans PDF

    Ruth Plans PDF

    A high performance rowing wherry 18' x 33" {5.5m x .84m} Maximum recommended capacity: 375lbs - 171kg Weight about 45 lbs {21kg} For Ruth printed plans, click HERE RUTH is a unique performance rowing wherry - a tried and true idea which crosses the line...
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  • PH13 Plans PDF

    PH13 Plans PDF

    A lightweight solo canoe 13' x 27" {3.96m x 69cm} Recommended paddler size: 200lbs / 91kg. Weight about 26 lbs. {12 Kg} For PH13 printed plans, click HERE The PH-13 is a lightweight, easy to build skin-on-frame solo canoe. She's stable, comfortable and...
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  • Annabelle Skiff Plans PDF

    Annabelle Skiff Plans PDF

    10' x 4' - 3.04m x 1.22m 52 sq ft of sail area, utilizing a standing lug sail Maximum recommended capacity is 400lbs/182kg For printed plans for Annabelle, click HERE A skiff for sailing and rowing The Annabelle Skiff is a unique skin-on-frame sailing...
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  • Lanui Plans PDF

    Lanui Plans PDF

    A stand up paddleboard 12.9" x 29" - 3.89m x 74cm Maximum recommended capacity is 220lbs {100kg} Weight 25-30lbs/12kg. For Printed Plans for Lanui, click HERE The Lanui paddleboard is a lightweight, inexpensive and quick and easy to build skin-on-frame...
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  • Kidyak Plans PDF

    Kidyak Plans PDF

    A kid size kayak for kids. 10' x 19.5" {3.05m x 49.5cm} suitable for kids up to about 90 lbs {41kg} Weight about 15 lbs {7kg} For printed plans for Kidyak, click HERE The Kidyak is a child sized skin-on-frame kayak, suitable for kids up to about 90 lbs...
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  • Wee Lassie Plans PDF

    Wee Lassie Plans PDF

    A classic solo canoe 10'6" x 27" {3.2m x 68.5cm} Maximum recommended capacity: 200lbs {91kg} Weight about 19lbs {9kg} Build time, from plans, is 20-25 hours For printed plans for Wee Lassie, click HERE J. Henry Rushton was a New York boat builder during...
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  • Disko Dreadnought Plans PDF

    Disko Dreadnought Plans PDF

    Disko Dreadnought18' x 23" {5.48m x 58.4cm} To my mind, the 1931 Disko Bay is one of the classic West Greenland style qajaqs, and it has been reproduced in large numbers by builders looking for an authentic and great handling boat. For printed plans for...
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  • Boardyak Plans PDF

    Boardyak Plans PDF

    Stand up paddleboard or sit on top kayak 11" x 30" - 3.35m x 76cm Maximum recommended displacement is 225lbs/102kg. Weight: 25-30lbs {12kg} For printed plans for Boardyak, click HERE No cockpit, no spray skirt . . . no worries! The skin-on-frame Boardyak...
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  • Light Melonseed Plans PDF

    Light Melonseed Plans PDF

    A seaworthy gunning skiff 13'6" x 4' {4.1m x 1.22m} 65 sq ft of sail area, utilizing a standing lug sail Maximum recommended capacity is 450lbs/205kg For Light Melonseed printed plans, click HERE "A very seaworthy gunning skiff once popular in New...
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  • Chuckanut 12 Plans PDF

    Chuckanut 12 Plans PDF

    3 recreational style kayaks For printed plans for Chuckanut 12, click HERE The Chuckanut 10, 12 and 12s are "recreational" style kayaks, designed to be stable and comfortable, yet still maneuverable, fast and fun! No special skill or equipment is needed...
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  • Chuckanut 15 Plans PDF

    Chuckanut 15 Plans PDF

    A recreational style tandem kayak 15' x 31.5" {4.6m x 80cm} Maximum recommended capacity is 375lbs {170kg} Weight about 39 lbs. {18 Kg} For Printed plans for Chuckanut 15, click HERE The Chuckanut 15 is a fun, recreational style, tandem (two person)...
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  • Splinter Plans PDF

    Splinter Plans PDF

    An outrigger sailing canoe 13'6" x 18" {4.1m x 46cm} Max. recommended capacity is 250lbs {113kg} For printed Splinter plans, click HERE Updated to say that I paddled and sailed the original for several months - and I love this little boat! The thwart...
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  • Shenandoah Whitehall Plans PDF

    Shenandoah Whitehall Plans PDF

    A superb solo or family rowboat 13'6" x 47" {4.1m x 1.17m} Max. recommended capacity is 600lbs {273kg} Weight 55-60 lbs {27kg} For Shenandoah Whitehall printed plans, click HERE Based on a classic New York "Whitehall" in the Mystic Seaport collection,...
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  • Chuckanut 17 Plans PDF

    Chuckanut 17 Plans PDF

    A recreational style tandem kayak 17' x 33" {5.2m x 84cm} Maximum recommended displacement is 450lbs {205kg} Weight about 50 lbs. {23 Kg} For Chuckanut 17 printed plans, clik HERE. The C17 came about as a result of a request for a larger kayak with more...
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  • Baffin Bay Plans PDF

    Baffin Bay Plans PDF

    A traditional Greenland style kayak 17' 5" x 22" {5.3m x 55cm} Maximum recommended paddler size is 210lbs/96kg. Weight about 30 lbs. {13 Kg} For printed plans for Baffin Bay click HERE The Baffin Bay is a beautiful sea kayak based on "KNK 1550x18" - a...
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  • Mobjack Bay Plans PDF

    Mobjack Bay Plans PDF

    A Greenland style kayak for lighter weight paddlers 15' x 23" {4.57m x 58.4cm} Recommended paddler size: 105-180lbs / 46-82kg. Weight about 26 lbs. {10.5 Kg} To inquire about a frame kit for this boat click HERE. For printed plans for Mobjack Bay,...
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  • Veloce' Racing Scull Plans PDF

    Veloce' Racing Scull Plans PDF

    A Rowing Shell that can be built in any of 3 lengths Length 24', 26', or 28'Beam 12"Maximum recommended paddler size: 230lbs / 104kgWeight is about 35lbs / 16kg For printed plans for Veloce' Racing Scull, click HERE Key points - Can be built in 3...
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