Michael Storer

Goat Island Skiff Plans PDF

If you need printed plans, click HERE   Simple to BuildModern Performance - Sails rings around most "character boats"Light enough to handle on land by yourselfEasy to follow plans - step by step instructions. The Goat Island Skiff is my most...

Viola 14 Sailing Canoe Plans PDF

A kit for this boat is available from JO Woodworks. The Viola 14 is intended to be a very easy and light boat to transport and get onto the water. It is meant to appeal to racing dinghy sailors and others who will be able to push this light boat hard...

Drop-in Outriggers for Canoes & Kayaks Plans PDF

Whizz Along in Armchair Comfort - or - the Ideal Fishing Platform (paddle/motor) All Components under 10lbs2 sheets ply The first time I fooled around with this concept we took an elegant Strip Planked REDBIRD...

Ta'al Touring Stand Up Paddleboard Plans PDF

For printed plans, click HERE This board is designed for easy distance travel. It is stable enough for a beginner who has tried a basic board a couple of times. It might even win some races and it is definitely a beautiful thing. It is light for easy...

OZ Goose Plans PDF

To purchase printed plans for OZ Goose, click HERE A kit for this boat is available from JO Woodworks. fast - 12 knots is easy and top measured speed is 13.8 knots on a tideless lake excellent carrying capacity - it sails very well in very light winds...

Paddle Plans - Double or Single PDF

Click HERE to download these free plans Plans are included for: Classic single bladed paddle Classic double bladed paddle Bent single bladed paddle Step by Step Instructions Clear Diagrams Simple assembly Correctly proportioned for Touring Use Match...

Quick Canoe Electric Plans PDF

For printed plans, click HERE A kit for this boat is available from JO Woodworks. The idea was thought up by Dana Stovall. He built the boat from cheap ply and most of the framing was from recycled shipping pallets - a cheap build - done nicely...

Quick Canoe 155 Plans PDF

For printed plans, click HERE A kit for this boat is available from JO Woodworks. Well, I have been having a big think. One of the byproducts of the trip to the USA was that I now know that distance canoeing and kayaking is waaaay more fun than I thought...

Eureka Canoe Plans PDF

If you prefer printed plans click HERE A kit for this boat is available from JO Woodworks. Simple to Build Great Paddling Boat Half the weight of most fibreglass Canoes Comprehensive Plan Pack with step by step instructions and many illustrations The...

Kombi Sail/Paddle Canoe Plans PDF

This is a joint project between Joost Engelen and myself for a 50/50 Sail/Paddle Sailing Canoe. Joost who sails his GIS and Viola Canoe in RAID events noticed that at events like this, (paddling allowed) that many people used an open canoe with a medium...

Drop-in Sail Rig for Canoes & Kayaks Plans PDF

If you prefer printed plans, click HERE This article details how one owner has used the same drop in rig on several different canoes over the last 13 years. Sailing Rigs for Canoes and kayaks usually break into three groups. There are auxilary sails for...

Beth Classic Sailing Canoe Plans PDF

For printed plans for Beth, click HERE. A Caveat I have decided to make plans for my sailing canoe "Beth" available through Duckworks, but there is a serious caveat: This boat is only suitable for people with a reasonable sailing background. Someone who...

Handy Punt Plans PDF

For Handy Punt printed plans, click HERE Simple to BuildStableBuilt in Buoyancy tanksExcellent Utility Boat for Caravanning.Comprehensive Plan Pack with step by step instructions and many illustrations Background:The Handy Punt was my third design. It...

Venezia + Dayboat Plans PDF

"Venezia" - canal boat/river boat for the Venice Lagoon + Full Dayboat plans A compact trailerable motorboat with accomodationFor printed plans click HERE Simple to Build Economical Performance - Good speed with small outboards Light enough to be...

TC35 Plans PDF

For study plan download, click HERE For printed full plans, click HERE Simple to Build - Prefabrication Method - Most of the major parts can be finished before the boat is assembled. Almost silent, Cheap liveaboard Drawings for all bulkheads and panels...

MSD Rowing Skiff Plans PDF

For printed plans for MSD Rowing Skiff, click HERE Length 15 ft 6 inches Payload - one person - second person or a couple of children and picnic things are OK too. A swift rowing boat for one person - with the capability of carrying an extra person (or...

Oz Racer RV Plans PDF

For printed plans, click HERE Michael Storer's OzRacer RV doesn't replace the mk2 .. the OzRacer Mk2 is still the better performing of the two and will be enjoyed more by experienced sailors. The RV is a simpler RECREATIONALLY oriented boat with almost...

Oz Racer MkII Plans PDF

For printed plans, click HERE If you want a small cheap boat that is easy to build and sails really well with the most detailed plans then consider Michael Storer's OZ Racer. It is a boatbuilding course in a book covering a whole range of modern...

Ocean Explorer Plans PDF

For printed plans, click HERE   Introduction by Perttu Korhonen: I like exploring new lakes. I built an OzRacer by Michael Storer and liked its performance and handling. With it I made one overnight trip and that convinced me, that the...

Russki Plans PDF

For printed plans, click HERE Easy StorageEasy RoofrackingNo ply joiningNo strongback - self jigging My favourite Boat Designer, Phil Bolger, has a saying something like "there are two sorts of good boat, ones you live aboard and ones that you stick on...

Quick Canoe Combo - Paddle & Electric PDF

Well, I have been having a big think. One of the byproducts of the trip to the USA was that I now know that distance canoeing and kayaking is waaaay more fun than I thought. __________________________________ Several of these canoes have been converted...

Oar Plans - 9ft

Free Plans - click HERE I drew these oars up to suit the Goat Island Skiff, for a particular person. They are suitable for most boats with beam of 4'6" (1.37m) to 5' (1.52m) - email me if you are in doubt. As they were for a particular person I...