Plans & Kits

The concept for The SWAN BOAT was inspired by Sharon Torregrosa, who designed & built her own Swan motif boat. This portable version includes an ample beam, good freeboard, generous internal volume and multi-seating. It is sturdy, easy to build,...

Long Steps For Long Steps Printed Plans, click HERE For Long Steps Plans Digital Download, click HERE LOA 19'6" Beam 5'7" Draft 3'8"/8" Water ballast 265 lb Sail Area 136 sq ft Max load 1056 lb   I think that I’ve mentioned before, that in my...

You’ve seen the struggle; a man on boat ramp untying straps, bracing for impact, trying to control the slide of the unwieldy canoe that is precariously close to falling off the roof of his undersized car. If he does not injure himself in...

For Autocanoe printed plans, click HERE. You’ve seen the struggle; a man on boat ramp untying straps, bracing for impact, trying to control the slide of the unwieldy canoe that is precariously close to falling off the roof of...

Polyester adhesive Insignia Port and Startboard for Oz Goose and OzRacer. The Oz Goose insignia has a horizontal bar beneath the superimposed OZ – the OzRacer insignia does not have the bar as per the illustration above. It is typical to place...

This story of Andalusia is not a how-to-build story in the usual sense. I am not going to tell you hovi to bruise your nearest thumb with the nearest hammer. Rather, this is a story for those who believe in the importance of noodling a new thing just for...

The ECO 520 is the next catamaran from my jigsaw series. The first was the DUO 480 C. For study plans, click HERE The clue is, that the hulls can be build laying flat on a table. Starting with the outward hull side. To make boat building for a first...

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...

We source these as they are perfect for our Portage Pram and other small boats. They forgiving, strong, and affordable. Epoxy and Fiberglass make a strong economical mast. The 370 is roughly 12 feet long and weighs only 4.5 pounds. Nothing is easier to...

We’ve assembled all of the essential hardware for a Pelican build (or restoration) into one package. Based on the legendary Pelican builders, Smith’s Boat Shop’s hardware kit, this package includes wire for bobstay and shrouds, all...

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...

Illustrated instructions for making your own hand screw clamps - click HERE to download