Plans & Kits

Flat iron skiffs are said to be easy to draw but very hard to get right. QT is my attempt at a flat iron skiff. The prototype was built by Paul Krayniak of Odessa, NY and a photo of his boat is presented below. The above photo is of Brad Boerger's QT.I...

The Skylark 12 is capable of having a small cuddy fitted forward for protection and shelter or simple dry storage of gear. Side benches can be fitted with storage or buoyancy under and the whole boat is big enough to be fitted out to your own...

Speedy little trimaran for fun weekends afloat~ Protected water cruiser~ Fast & fun~ Weekend accommodation for a small family~ Folds for trailing and compact storage~ Amas swing in for compact mooring~ Alternative fixed beams for simplicityThe Threefold...

This is a simple barge with flat bottom single chine shape and a "swim" shaped stern (under the waterline similar to narrow boats). The bow would be vertically staved plywood in 2 or 3 overlapping layers. Construction details are available for the hull...

The sporty 14’ single kayak (now in it’s mark 2 version) has a beam of 24’’ and a ‘V’ bottomed soft chine shape giving plenty of stability with a very good tracking and low wetted surface area hull...

The Bocar 8 is born out of a wish to get even! A couple of years ago I was asked to design a 6' dinghy which would form the lid of a car roof box. I duly did this but received no Royalties - the product featured on two TV programs in the UK, died a...

Traditional gaff rigged day-boat For a Beg-Meil study plan instant download, click HERE Hull length / waterline 4.46 / 4.06 m   Sail area 14.3 m²   Breadth / waterline 1.68 / 1.46 m   Outboard motor 4...

It is axiomatic that the jack of all trades does nothing well. There are exceptions, however. The Vita Dinghy is one. A list of desirable attributes might include the following: easy construction with minimal skills, low cost, permanently tight, strong...

The Baby Raven is a smaller version of the Raven canoe and has a similar midship shape with tumblehome—this puts the maximum beam down at the waterline maximizing stability whilst at the same time making it easier to paddle. She has 3 chines per side...

You will also need Larsboat plans to complete this project.I also drew up a trimaran sailing rig for Larsboat called "Trilars" which is sold separately. It is pretty much a clamp on rig except for the small mast step and partner. Here a photo of a model...

After designing and building the 8ft Nuthatch Pram, I thought that a larger version of the hull would be a good fit in my series of stitch and glue boats. This is the finished design of the12ft"fishing" version, and I have a 14ft version in the early...

Click HERE for Free Study Plans Download Full size templates for this boat are available HERE a 15' 1" x 5' 4" Runabout Specifications Length - 15' 1" Beam - 5' 4"Bare Hull Weight - (approx) 270 lbsPower Requirement: 10 to 30 hp, short shaft...