Plans & Kits

The concept of the Northumbrian 10'6" came from the need to have a sturdy and very seaworthy small working dinghy which could be rowed, sailed and motored easily and which would weigh no more than 70 lbs or so. She also had to have a striking appearance...

CLICK HERE to download plans   Free is my development for expedition kayak. Goal was a kayak which is easy and fast to build and good to paddle. This is actually fourth evolution and I really like how it performs.   The Free can be build...

Lenght 7.43mDesigner: Paolo Lodigiani and Matteo CostaRound hull, Strip-Planking constructionBuilding Skills: expertIn my book on traditional Italian boats, I had published a drawing which had been kindly given to me by Sergio Spina, a keen, skilled...

A little history:The concept of a small boat made of styrofoam always intrigued me, but I never got around to design and build one until now. What motivated me was a combination of forces: My becoming a senior citizen, and the resultant decrease in upper...

Paul Fisher designed the Kingfisher for Jack Chippendale of Chippendale Craft Ltd as a large roomy dayboat for the family which could be built from a kit or from plans in an average sized garage using only domestic DIY tools. We wanted a boat for...

Pepita was designed in 1979 by Joe Dobler, a small boat designer from Manhattan Beach, California to requirements from Justin Pipkorn. Justin built and used the first version for several years. Joe redesigned the boat to make the planking easier and...

Free Plans - click HERE to download The design goal for this paddle was to develop a low cost, easy to make, adaptable paddle for a kayak, canoe or any other small boat that requires manual propulsion. The end result is a double-paddle that...

Ralph has been designed as an open trekking canoe. The client who asked us to draw her up wanted a large open canoe that could take a family safely exploring Scottish sea lochs. She therefore had to handle the short chop and winds that often cut across...

The CAT 40 is a comfortable cruising catamaran using the latest thoughts on wide bodied hulls enabling much more accommodation than usual on a catamaran of this length. The standard arrangement has 8 dedicated berths (including 3 doubles) with the...

We designed the 16’ Stornoway for Walt Scherf and having built that boat, he asked me to draw up an 18’ fast dayboat based partly on the Stornoway model but with lower sleeker lines. What has evolved is a hull with 6 planks per side and a very...

Here is another variation of the PORTABLE CAMPER CRUISER. This one is especially suited to fit in most SUV's, all Trucks and Campers. It's 3 foot width and 2 foot transport height are ideal for in vehicle storage. It also is dedicated to be a solo...

The Tikopian 24 is based on the 18' Waka Ama and uses the same stitch and tape plywood construction process. She has 4 seats plus stowage compartments in the ends of the canoe but can be fitted out in various ways - ie. with more seats and storage. The...