12ft James Boat Plans PDF

This is the last of the “bevel bottom” hulls that I will design. There are four of them now, and that should be enough. With the Green River, Cedar River, Naselle River, and now the James Boat designs. Each of the hulls in the...

Unicat 2.8 Plans PDF

Bigger - Better - More Stable The new Unicat 2.8. You asked for it and it's finally here. This is not just a lengthened 2.4, it's a completely new hull, designed from the ground up with more stability, better performance, and better looks.  We have...

12ft Naselle River Plans PDF

This hull is spin off of another hull I was working on over the winter. That hull, the Green River Drifter was a variation on my drifter hulls with a “beveled” chine panel on the lower sides, but still had a single piece bow and stern panel...

Wanigan (Free plans)

THE WANIGAN BY WESTON FARMER As old as boating in America is the garvey design It's no wonder. These shoal-draft work horses combine super-simplicity with rugged carrying ability These plans are free to download.   This utility...

Longboat Plans PDF

The idea for the LONGBOAT came from a reader who wanted a simple yet useful portable hull design. It includes an ample beam, good freeboard, generous volume, seating for two, and safety buoyancy. It is sturdy, easy to build, quite portable and utilizes...

Jon20 Plans PDF

Poor Jon20, he's just a big dumb jonboat. 20 feet long and 6' wide on the bottom, 7.5' wide on the top. It takes a ton to set it 4" down in the water, and I expect the empty hull might weigh 600 pounds. So let's say she weighs about a half ton with a...

14' Nuthatch Pram Plans - Fishing Version PDF

The 14ft Nuthatch Pram Thank you for choosing to build the 14 foot Nuthatch Pram. After designing and building the 8ft Nuthatch Pram and designing the 12ft Nuthatch Pram, I thought that a larger version of the hull would be a good fit in my series of...

12' Nuthatch Pram Plans PDF

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 the 12ft "fishing" version, and I have a 14ft version in the early...

14' Nuthatch Pram Plans - Sailing Version PDF

The 14ft Nuthatch Pram (sailing version) Thank you for choosing to build the 14 foot Nuthatch Pram. After designing and building the 8ft Nuthatch Pram and designing the 12ft Nuthatch Pram, I thought that a larger version of the hull would be a good fit...

Unicat 2.4 Plans PDF

Click HERE for Full Size Patterns (PDF file) for Unicat 2.4 The Unicat 2.4 is a multipurpose dinghy for use as a tender, fishing boat, or general messing about on the water. Stitch and tape construction provides a boat which is light, durable, low...

Jonsboat Plans Instant Download

Jonsboat is just a jonboat. But where I live that says a lot because most of the boats around here are jonboats and for a good reason. These things will float on dew if the motor is up. This one shows 640 pounds displacement with only 3" of draft. That...

U2 HULLZ Plans PDF

U2-HULLZ , is a wedge design that takes it to the next level. The builder has the option to construct any of 5 defined hull sizes, or anything else of their choosing. The plans are complete, and provide the builder with many options which will...

Harrier 13' Motor Dory Plans

The Harrier is a simple single chined 'V' bottomed stitch and tape ply dory for outboard power. She has been designed to give as much carrying capacity as possible in a 13' car-toppable boat making her suitable for fishing and picnicking as well as for...

9'6" Little Harrier Motor Dory Plans

This is a smaller sister to the 13’ Harrier—she has the same simple ‘V’ bottomed hull shape which has plenty of stability and room in such a short length for fishing and pic-nicking. Under the seats can be used for flotation and/or stowage and...

Jon Jr. Plans PDF

Jon Jr. is a small jonboat, sort of a personal sized boat that will take two normal sized adults. It would be a perfect "back of the pickup truck" boat. It could be cartopped. (To me the idea of cartopping a powerboat is a bit strained since you would...

14' John Duk Plans PDF

14ft John DukLOA 13ft 10", Beam 66"OB 25Hp Max, Long ShaftHull weight depending on plywood thicknesses and species used should be between 200(Okoume) to 350(Aquatek) poundsThis hull is a continuation of one of my very first designs. When I was working...

Fly Fisher Plans PDF

This is a simple yet unique hull design. As noted in the cover page, it is stand up stable, and therefore can be used by all fishermen, and women, to safely traverse ponds and lakes, without the fear of falling out of the boat. Constructed like most of...

12 Ft Aluminum Skiff

Note: These are very basic plans consisting of drawings with dimensions and a photo series showing construction steps but no other building manual is included. My brother designed this Boat using ideas from the many boats being used around. He...

Personal Camper Cruiser Plans PDF

This is another small-size version that is “Water Ready”. Ample space & proportions, with flip over rear module. Square transom for added buoyancy. Hull is all straight lines for very easy construction. It is stand up stable, roomy and practical, and...

The F.I.T. Plans PDF

Click image above for larger view The design of The F.I.T. is actually a size and process update to my very popular Poke-About hull design.This new boat is multi-capable, and it's shape, although unconventional, is efficient and easy to construct...

Dogsbody Free Plans

Free plans. To download the file, click HERE This is my stab at drawing a general purpose boat of a kind that I see everywhere. In fact, I have the impression more small outboard boats are in use than any other kind - they're used for fishing,...

16' Curlew Motor Punt Plans

This is a very simple stitch and tape design using 5 sheets of 9mm (3/8") ply with pre-shaped hull panels and transoms. With a beam of 4'6" and a mid depth of 16" she has plenty of room for fishing, camping or for family pic-nics.She may be rowed but is...

Portable Camper Cruiser 3 Plans PDF

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...

Micro Camper Cruiser Plans PDF

Click HERE for a Sail Rig Supplement for this boatTo download free sponson plans for this boat click HERE The idea for the Micro CAMPER CRUISER is the designer's desire for a portable overnight boat that fits in his car. It includes an...

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...