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Twin keels version
Daguerboard version |
40.00 € |
| - LOA 3.5 m x Beam 1.4 m Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide. 6 sheets of ACX 1/5 5 mm plywood.
50.00 € |
Laser Radial rig version
420 version |
70.00 € |
60.00 € |
| for rivers & lakes sailing - LOA 8' x Beam 4' 1/2" Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide. 5 1/2 sheets of ACX 1/4 - 6 mm plywood.
40.00 € |
| One main central long keel and two bilge skegs to sit upright. - LOA 3.20 m x Beam 1.24 m Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide. 3-1/2 sheets of ACX 5/16 8 mm or 3/8 10 mm plywood.
45.00 € |
| A simple junk sail minimalist scow. - LOA 4.20 m x Beam 1.24 m Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide. 7 sheets of ACX 3/8 10 mm plywood. Free plan ! [ ] |
| - LOA 4.20 m x Beam 1.58 m Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide and photos. 11 sheets of ACX 3/8 10 mm plywood.
55.00 € |
| . - LOA 4.50 m x Beam 1.64 m Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide and photos. 14 sheets of ACX 3/8 10 mm plywood.
75.00 € |
Full PDF plans with 3D building guide. DXF CNC cutting file. 10 sheets of ACX 1/4 6 mm plywood.
65.00 € |
| - LOA 4.00 m x beam 1.64 m Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide and photos. 8 sheets of ACX 3/8 10 mm plywood.
50.00 € |
| - LOA 4.20m x beam 1.68m Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide and photos. 11 sheets of ACX 3/8 10 mm plywood.
65.00 € |
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A pocket cruiser with a double chines hull. - LOA 4.50 m x beam 1.80 m One double berth, a single bunk, galley and toilet locker. Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide and photos.
14 sheets of ACX 3/8 10 mm plywood.
85.00 € |
| A larger pocket ship with a double chines hull. - LOA 5.75 m x Beam 2.23 m Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide. 20 sheets of ACX 3/8 10 mm plywood. et 4 sheets of ACX 1/2 12 mm plywood. Fiber glass / epoxy on the bottom of the hull.
175.00 € |
| - LOA 4.70 m x beam 1.64 m Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide. 10 sheets of ACX 3/8 10 mm plywood. et 1 sheets of ACX 1/4 6 mm plywood.
85.00 € |
| - LOA 5.50 m, beam 1.88 m Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide. 14 sheets of ACX 9 mm plywood. et 3 sheets of 12 mm plywood.
165.00 € |
| Jangadas are traditional fishing boat on the north coast of Brazil, originally simple log rafts. The Jangada 488 is a special surf scow, with the choice of a Bermudian or a crab claw rig, barn door or lifting rudder, and optional seating wings. There is enough space to sleep on board. - LOA 4.93 m x Beam 1.8 m Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide. 8 to 12 sheets of ACX 3/8 10 mm plywood.
65.00 € |
| - LOA 5.30 m x Beam 1.81 - Motor 10/30HP Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide. 9 sheets of ACX 3/8 10 mm plywood and 4 sheets of ACX 1/2 12 mm plywood.
65.00 € On the same basis, a motor launch with a shelter cabin. 10 sheets of ACX 3/8 10 mm plywood and 4 sheets of ACX 1/2 12 mm plywood.
75.00 € |
. - Stitch and glue with light glass layer PDF A3 plans
50.00 € |
- LOA 3.95 m beam 2.27 m Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide. 17 sheets of ACX 6 mm plywood.
60.00 € |
- LOA 5.45 m x 2.44 m wide Full plans in PDF with 3D building guide. 17 sheets of ACX 6 mm plywood.
95.00 € |
Optimisation en CFD |
250.00 € |
Cuising version
Sport version
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With CNC cutting file
690.00 € |
| - LOA 6.2 m x max beam 4.95 m, 2.1 m fold, 1.85 m unbolt. PDF A3 plans of the main hull and floats, bulkheads, rudder, leeboards, folding beam, glassfibering with UD or carbon. 26 to 28 sheets of ACX 1/4 6 mm plywood.
295.00 € |
Option with foils dagguerboards on a wooden shape - Easy profil maling
95.00 € |
Lifting keel
Dagguerboard | - LO 3.05 m x beam 1.44 m
120.00 € |
Lifting keel
| - LO 4.25 m x beam 1.83 m
175.00 € |
| - LO 4.75 m x beam 1.84 m
245.00 € |
- SA 21.9 m2 + optionnal gennaker - Lifting keel 80 / 100 kg + ballast 160 / 140 kg - Stitch and glue plywood building - Weight 570 kg - Double bunk, storages - 20 sheets of ACX 8 or 9 mm plywood - CE C3/D5 - PDF file 12 A2 sheets
295.00 € |
Schooner junk rig
...twin rudders and leeboards
V shape bow optimized in CFD | - LO 6.50 m x beam 2.46 m
495.00 € |
Wooden keel with carbon layers
Hull shape optimized in CFD
| - LO 6.50 m x 2.55 m
690.00 € |
| Plywood epoxy building on a central backbone and light frames. - LOA 3.65 m x beam 0.80 m 4 sheets of ACX 1/5 5 mm plywood.
55.00 € |
| Plywood epoxy building on a central backbone and light frames. - LOA 4.25 m x beam 0.78 m 4 sheets of ACX 1/5 5 mm plywood.
65.00 € |
| - 2 asymmetric lateral floats 1 sheets of ACX 1/6 4 mm plywood.
15.00 € |
- LO 4.75 m x beam 0.86 m
70.00 € |
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- LO 6 m x beam 1.74 m - 14.5 plywood sheets 1/4 - 6 mm ( 16 manual cutting ).
245.00 € |
Jérôme Delaunay Naval Architect - Nautline design office in naval architecture: I design and draw custom boat and sailboat plans, in plywood epoxy and other materials. Sailboat plans for shipowner construction and professional construction. Plans of multihulls, plans of catamarans, praos and trimarans. CFD hull study, digital hull basin, engine optimization. I offer scantling calculations, keel calculations, mast and rig calculations. Composite sampling calculations. DXF digital plans for CNC digital cutting.
Build your own sail boat with Hartley Boat Plans. Hartley sail boats are the benchmark in reliable and sea worthy trailer sailers, in fact the name trailer sailer was coined by these amazing craft. Many of these build plans also have a printed study pack available to help you through your project.
A selection of Free Boat Plans that can be viewed and / or downloaded.
These free to download wooden boat plans (pdf) were first published in magazines such as "Popular Mechanics", "Popular Science" and the "Boat Builder's Handbook".
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All these free boat plans can be built by anyone with a common sense modicum and a few basic woodworking skills and tools. However, if you have not got the skills and tools yet, this is a great way to acquire them.
One of the beauties of building yourself is that you do not have to buy everything at once, just get what you need when you can afford it.
While some of the instructions suggest using exterior plywood, I would always recommend using marine grade.
If you need help with lofting out the plans click here for an article here which should help.
Combining the features of both kayak and canoe, "Blue Bill" is for those out-of-doors-men who hunt or the sportsmen who need an ultra-light-weight portable boat for use upon any waters.
Besides being usable to build a double-end paddling model, a few changes permit the plans to be used for making a canoe that will accommodate outboard motors up to 6 hp. for swift, speedy transportation on any stream or waterway.
Weighing only 75 lbs. complete, "Blue Bill" is easily transported atop an auto anywhere.
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This kayak is the answer for young people who want to build an inexpensive boat for summer fun. A shop full of power tools is not necessary, either. All the work can be done with ordinary hand tools and a few C clamps. This Free Boat Plan will carry one adult but it's handiest when paddled by a youngster. The boat is stable in the water and, even though it can be turned over, it will not sink. It's also light enough to be carried with ease. Building is so simple that the 'Jig' consists of only two blocks and a few bricks.
For many years a favorite of hunters, trappers and traders the kayak now is as popular with Europeans as the outboard boat is with Americans.
Although this boat was designed to carry two people, it will accommodate three in a pinch and gear may be stowed under fore and after decks.
A few strokes with the double paddle will send it gliding across the water with the minimum of effort on your part.
Kayaks are surprisingly seaworthy, too — more stable than a canoe, in fact, because the occupants sit on the bottom of the hull which lowers the center of gravity.
'Pintail' drawn from plans by Wm D Jackson is another of the Free Boat Plans from the 'Boat Builder Handbook'. This one is being built by Greg Allore .
If you have ever struggled with the oars of a heavy, slow-moving rowboat and then paddled a swift, high maneuverable canoe you can appreciate why many true sportsmen prefer canoes.
But, too often, the multi-ribbed conventional canoe is not only hard to build but too thin-skinned for hard usage.
This Free Boat Plan teams up plywood and fiberglass to produce a tough, scrape-proof canoe you can build in one-tenth the time it would take you to turn out a conventional canoe.
The use of only one frame offsets the extra weight of using plywood, so that this canoe is still light enough for comfortable portage.
Little Chief is a canoe with many virtues, ideally adapted to quick, easy construction.
Canoes are not easy to build, but here is one Free Boat Plan that can be made of ordinary materials for a fraction of the cost of conventional canoes.
It has attractive molded lines and may be built either as a paddling model or, with slight changes, adapted for use with small outboard motors.
In all countries of the world, particularly the United States, the kayak is enjoying newfound popularity.
Here's a nimble, lightweight craft that has its roots in the Arctic as a basic instrument of survival, yet is branching out as a modern outdoor sport on our own rivers and lakes.
To the Eskimo, a kayak is more than a boat.
When he's laced into his whale-bone and walrus-hide craft, he's ready for anything in the way of water or weather.
To most of us, however, a kayak is pure adventure and fun.
It's perfect for poking around uninhabited Islands, exploring the bends of a lazy, winding river, or just breaking the peaceful surface of a placid lake at sunset.
You can build this 74lb, 16 foot canoe using redwood strips, an old boat-building technique.
Two persons can sit side by side in the center with one person at each end and plenty of room for gear.
This canoe is formed around plywood templates using redwood strips glued edge to edge.
You lay up the strips, remove the form, and the canoe is complete, except for fiberglassing and putting in the seats.
The plans can also be used to build a 13-foot version of this strip planked canoe.
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Budget houseboat (trailerable).
The Budget Houseboat is like a camper that goes on water.
She's 20 ft. long with a 9-ft. beam, containing 300 sq. ft. of usable floor area.
This means that while she can accommodate two in outrageous comfort, she can easily take a family of four on an extended vacation and be entirely self-contained.
There are two full-size permanent bunks in the forward section of the cabin.
The dining table, in the rear section of the cabin, seats four and then drops down to convert into an extra bunk 6 ft. 4 in. long and 38 in. wide.
Cabin headroom is 6 ft. 2 in., and two cots can be stationed to the rear of the cabin area.
Bayou Belle is a 25' scow that can be built as a sports utility, a fishing boat, or a houseboat, depending on your requirements for pleasure offshore.
As a sports utility, she can be used for towing water skiers and for cruising, as a fishing boat, she offers a stable platform with plenty of elbow room and stowage space.
As a houseboat, she has roomy interior accommodations for a leisurely life afloat.
Construction of Bayou Belle makes use of prefabricated sections, which means that much of the work can be done indoors in the average garage during the cold winter months, and the boat completed outdoors in time for launching in late spring.
A houseboat is a unique water craft in that it combines most of the comforts of home with the mobility of a boat.
Of course, use is limited to sheltered waters, and speeds are slow in comparison to more sea worthy vessels.
Float-A-Home is a 21-footer that provides plenty of living space for three or four persons.
An extremely simple houseboat to build, the free boat plans feature a strong hull with a heavy keel and close-spaced framing.
This, coupled with a relatively low profile, makes it a very stable craft.
Click Here for the free Plans
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The Crystal 16 was designed to be a simple, lightweight flats skiff. Her hull is a simple V-bottom with a bit of flare in her topsides. Her deck features a large casting platform forward with two smaller platforms back aft on both sides. Storage is available up forward below the casting deck.
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Cape Henry 21 lapstrake plywood trailer sailer
The input was “design a pure cruising boat”.The boat has wide internal volumes, limited draft, average/high displacement and sailing area which do not require a continuos sail change.The hull lines have been developed both to corner and round.We wanted to realize something new for deck design.
Cutter designed by Edward Burgess in 1887, and the inspiration for the 40′ class.The plans produce a model that is 22″ long.You’ll receive 3 pages of plans, historical information about the boat, step-by-step instructions and full-sized patterns for each lift, as well as template for you to shape
The Goat has become known worldwide for being a simple to build and simple to sail that delivers.
This exquisite launch leaves little wake at five knots. Her plans show both cold-molded and plank-on-frame construction. Construction: Cold-Molded or Carvel planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Lapstrake. Lofting is required. Plans include 5 sheets.
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DIYing a plywood boat is not just about saving money. It’s about utilizing your craft to create something meaningful that you’ll utilize with pride and joy and savor the memories even if the product is no longer with you.
If you’ve found your new passion in boating and fishing, you’ll definitely want to DIY at least one boat for yourself. And what better than DIYing a plywood boat ?
It’s simple, cost-effective, and with these fantastic 16 DIY plywood boat ideas and tutorials, they are absolutely easy to follow along! Let’s begin!
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2. how to build a plywood boat – a diy tutorial from experts, 3. one sheet plywood boat – gardenfork, 4. how to build a plywood boat in easy and simple steps, 5. building a lapstrake plywood boat, 6. how to build a plywood boat, 7. how i made a one sheet plywood boat, 8. one sheet plywood boat, 9. building a plywood boat – part 1, 10. how to build a plywood boat, 11. building a plywood boat – start to finish, 12. how to build a plywood kit boat step # 1 “the building form”, 13. malahini a plywood boat being built by andrew in tasmania., 14. building a plywood boat, 15. the stitch and glue boat-building method is an easy way for a beginner to make a plywood boat, 16. how to build a diy plywood boat // part 1.
Jerry from World boat skiff shows you how you can build a functional boat using plywoods in this tutorial video series.
Brace yourselves, as there are a total of 26 episodes followed by a test drive of the boat on the water. You definitely want to go through all of these videos before you begin working on your boat-building project. Here are Jerry’s boat plans in case you’re interested in this DIY.
If this is your first time planning on building a plywood boat , it is imperative you know the ABCs of plywood boat-building beforehand.
Luckily, Ride the Ducks of Seattle has got you covered! In this blog boat, you’ll find all the information on how to choose the best plywood material, parts of a plywood boat, and the plywood boat construction guidelines in detail.
On the downside, if you’d prefer a plan for the project, sadly, it is not available in this blog.
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Build a plywood boat from one sheet of plywood! In this tutorial by Gardenfork, you’ll be guided to make a one-sheet plywood boat meant for a swimming pool or a pond. Therefore, in order to stay safe, avoid using this boat in open and large water bodies.
In case you’re interested in this project, links to the plans are mentioned in the description box. Also, if you have more plywoods, you can definitely opt to make the boat a bit longer than in the plan.
This blog by BOATING BASICS ONLINE not only gives you detailed insights on how to build a plywood boat but also provides you with some extra tips that would transform your DIY boat result from good to great.
Especially if you’re a beginner in boat-building DIYs, this blog post would definitely be of great help to you. Plans and dimensions, however, are not attached to this blog post, and you’ll have to research them once you finalize the type of plywood boat you want to build.
While this boat design is still one of the simplest, it can be a bit overwhelming relative to one-sheet plywood boats, especially if you’re a wood-working noob.
Also, the only information you’ll find on this Youtube tutorial is a slide show of step-by-step illustrations of the DIY, meaning no plans or dimensions are shared in the tutorial.
Moreover, if you’re wondering about the cost, the Youtuber mentions that this project cost him around £400.
Wikihow suggests that if you are serious about building a plywood boat, you should definitely invest in good quality paid plans available on the internet, as freebies are mostly full of outdated information. Rely mostly on plans distributed by esteemed boat designers.
This blog further focuses on the importance of using marine-grade supplies. These are just a few tips. Read this entire post by Wikihow to get all the information you need on how to build a plywood boat.
Are you a wood-working beginner? No worries! Here’s another easy-to-follow DIY one-sheet plywood boat tutorial. This fun DIY boat would be a great weekend project for you. What’s more, if you have kids, they’re going to love to row it in the swimming pool.
The Youtuber completed this project for under $30 and within just a couple of hours. All you need is plywood, silicone, screws, and a few wood-working tools, and your fun little boat is ready!
Once again, here’s a great step-by-step tutorial by Instructables on building a one-sheet plywood boat . All the supplies and dimensions are mentioned in the blog.
An important reminder – don’t forget to read the ‘Improvements’ section written at the end of the post. Incorporate as many tips as you think are feasible from this section to build an even better boat than the instructor himself!
In this Youtube tutorial by Building Plywood Boats, you’ll be able to witness the documented pictures taken along the way when the Youtuber built a 12” v-bottom skiff designed by Jeff Spira. The plan features 9.9 hp, which allows the boat to sit on the plane effortlessly.
If you believe that you can replicate this DIY, here’s Part-2 of this video series. To those interested, the plans are readily available at the website mentioned in the description section .
Do you know what the best plywood material for boat construction is? Are you aware of the elements of a wooden boat?
Do you know from what things one must consider before starting on a boat-building project? If your answers to these questions are ‘No’, this blog is a must-read for you! Only when you grasp these basics will you be able to build a stunning and efficient plywood boat.
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If you’re interested in building a plywood sailing dinghy, this is just the tutorial for you! The Youtuber from HANDIY documents how he constructed an 11-foot sailing dinghy in this video from start to finish.
The video might be relatively long. But trust us, it is truly insightful! As per the description provided by the Youtuber, the total cost of the project is around $800, and the total DIY time is two months. Find all the supplies, dimensions, and tools you need in the video.
Do you want to build a Zip kit? The Youtuber from ZIP KIT will tell you exactly how you can build one in this tutorial. In this first part, the Youtuber assembles the fixture. You can readily find the rest of the project videos on his Youtube channel .
This DIY uses ready to assemble Glen L. boat kit, which is designed on the basis of ‘The Zip’, Glen L. Witt’s 1954 classic runabout hull design. If interested, the Youtuber has left the link to order the kit in the comment section.
Here’s a brief tutorial on building a 15 and ½ feet long Malahini-designed plywood boat with a 6 and ½ feet beam . If you’re a boat-building noob, this is probably not the perfect tutorial for you, as the blogger describes the process vaguely using pictures.
However, if you’re confident enough to grasp the concept, it is definitely a useful plywood boat tutorial.
Here’s another plywood boat tutoria l from HANDIY. The boat constructed in this tutorial is designed by Wave-Dancer Yachts. You can find all the supplies and their affiliate links listed in the description box.
In this first part of the boat-building series, the Youtuber builds the hull. If you found yourself deeply interested in this project, here’s the video with all the steps .
For boat-building beginners, the stitch and glue method of construction is probably one of the easiest. In this blog by Christine de Merchant, you’ll find the links to plans, supplies, and any other information you might need throughout the DIY.
Read this entire blog post to build a fabulous Dinghy for you. All the steps of the project seem to be clearly elaborated on this site.
This DIY plywood boat tutorial by Timmy Turtle is truly amazing! If you don’t trust our words, feel free to scan the comment section on how amazing reviews this tutorial has received.
One of the best parts of this tutorial is that all the supplies, dimensions, and tools are listed in the description box. Did you like what Timmy has done in this project? If yes, here are Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 , and Part 5 of this tutorial.
When it comes to building a boat, having an updated and clear plan in hand is essential. Also, remember that you can always scale up and down the plan as per your desire.
From beginner-friendly to complex, this list is full of brilliant ideas. Let us know which idea did you like the most among these 16 in the comment section!
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Boatbuilding is one of the most ancient forms of craftsmanship still alive today. As long as our ancestors have had a curiosity about exploring open waters, they have been practicing and honing their boatbuilding skills.
To be honest, however, building a boat is no small task. It will require a lot of work and patience to ultimately create a finished product that you are happy with and that is actually seaworthy.
Of course, we have also included a few free boat plans. You can keep in your back pocket for the next time you are asked to build a cardboard boat as part of a contest or lakefront teambuilding adventure.
We hope that these resources help you in your journey to build your own boat!
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There are a lot of reasons why you should explore building your own boat versus buying a pre-made model. Here is a quick breakdown of the most obvious benefits:
Of course, most first-time boatbuilders still experience some level of trial-and-error. With patience and perseverance, however, you can craft a one-of-a-kind vessel that has no equal anywhere in the world.
1. the wanigan.
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The Wanigan boat began as a garvey design, which is one of the older boat plans known to the Americas. Traditionally, these boats were built as work scows and were very popular among American summer camps.
The design itself is very simple, but these boats can carry heavy loads. It can also handle a trolling motor being mounted to the stern so you can cover more ground if you want to use it as a fishing boat.
The creator of this boat plan became aware of some of the downsides of the garvey design, such as the heavier weight that made it less efficient than some other designs. So he combined elements of dory and wanigan designs to create a hybrid.
The main changes include an enlarged beam, tilted lathes to provide a stiffer hull, and knocking off the top strakes to reduce the boat’s overall weight.
The Wanigan text
These additional The Wanigan drawings  may also prove useful for your build process!
The Mouse is one of the most compact and nimble boat plans we have found for this list. It is an easy build and also a great boat for two kids or a single teenage paddler.
The original builder began with a one-sheet boat design in an effort to create the lightest and most affordable boat possible. This means it is only suited for calm waters and should not be used in high winds or wavy conditions.
That said, it was built in roughly 12 to 24 hours of work time and doesn’t require a full workshop to construct. The main material that is required for building this boat is quarter-inch plywood. But the builder recommends using one-inch by half-inch pine or something a little sturdier.
The plywood and pine components are held together using a method called ”˜stitch and glue’. This method requires choosing one of the best glues for kayak outfitting , which are typically made of epoxy and glass tape rather than something cheaper like polyurethane.
The Mouse Instructions
Also, here are a few extra useful The Mouse Notes for builders
The Slipper is the first of many sailboat plans on our list and it is faster, easier, and cheaper to build than most. It also features a deeper cockpit than many other sailboat designs, which makes it safer for intermediate sailors.
This sailboat plan features dual steering stations so that you can sail from inside or outside of the helm. It also includes a centerboard trunk that hardly intrudes into the cabin at all. So that, it is easier to work around while you are in the cockpit.
The exterior hull and cabin of this sailboat feature a modified dory design using two sheets of plywood ripped to three feet wide before being joined together. The resulting hull is a modified V-shape that reduces drag.
The centerboard of this boat can also be winched up to the level of the top of the cabin or lowered down to alter the draft. This allows you to customize the boat design for a stiffer and more weather-worthy vessel if you need it.
The Slipper was also intentionally designed with an aft cabin that naturally helps to keep the bow pointed into the wind whether you are underway or the boat is anchored in the port.
The Building Slipper
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The Handy Andy is a great little 10-foot portable rowboat for hunting, camping, fishing, and other recreational uses. It is actually the only folding boat design on our list, which makes it best for folks that need the most portable boat plan possible.
This boat features a 42-inch beam and a depth of about 15 inches at the mid-section. It also weighs roughly 80 pounds when assembled and can handle up to three average-sized human passengers.
The design boasts a flat bottom with canvas-bound edges and the primary material used for construction is ⅜-inch marine-grade plywood. Despite its lightweight nature, this rowboat can handle trolling motors or even outboard motors with a maximum of five horsepower.
Once finished, the hull can be folded or unfolded in less than a minute’s time.
This design makes it one of the only boats on this list that can be stored in a truck bed or easily carried by two people to be launched at more remote locations.
If you are looking for an all-purpose dinghy that can handle almost any use you might imagine, look no further than The Junior free boat plan. It can carry three or four average-sized adults and is much easier to row than a traditional dinghy.
It is also durable enough to be equipped with a small outboard motor. You could even set it up with sailing equipment if you want to use it as a sailing vessel. As we said, this is truly an all-around boat design!
This boat plan requires constructing three frames that will provide the majority of the load-bearing support. The builder recommends using ¾-inch framing with ⅜-inch plywood as the exterior material for this boat build.
Resin glue and flathead screws are also required to hold this boat together. But there is a full list of materials included in the plans we have linked to below. Sticking to that plan should also give you enough leftover materials to construct two six-foot oars for rowing this boat until you install a trolling motor or outboard motor down the line!
Channel your inner Captain Morgan when you are following these plans to build your very own Jolly Roger boat. This flat bottom boat design is designed for pond fishing . It can also be a useful yacht dinghy for getting from your dock to a larger vessel anchored offshore.
The plan follows conventional dinghy construction methods but also includes a few modifications that will save you time and energy. The wide design is super stable for boaters of all ages.
The keel, frame, chines, and risers are all cut from ¾-inch oak, ash, or any other trusted hardwood you can get your hands on. For the smaller components, the builder recommends using cedar, cypress, fir, or white or yellow pine.
Because this boat plan is also sturdy enough to handle a small motor, it includes important points for protecting the wooden hull from spark plug damage.
Be careful to follow these guidelines to build the safest boat possible if you imagine installing a motor down the line.
The Jollyroger
The Cork is another simple rowboat design. This one trends away from the flat bottom plans that we have included thus far. Instead, it features a deeper, V-shaped hull that makes it better suited to more efficient rowing and easier maneuverability.
It can be rowed easily from either seating position and is durable enough to handle up to three average-sized adult passengers. The ends of the boat are identical, which allows for multi-directional rowing.
The list of materials required for this boat plan should cost you between $30 and $50, depending on your location and hardware costs there. The resulting build is lightweight enough for two people to be carried and also to be transported on top of a vehicle .
Inside the boat, the builders use aluminum tubing to secure the struts that hold the seats. This material choice keeps the overall weight of the boat down while still adding the necessary rigidity across the beam of the boat.
The Hobie Cat is one of the most iconic and recognizable small sailing vessels ever made. This Hobby Kat plan is your answer to building your own iconic sailboat without spending thousands of dollars.
Your finished boat will be able to handle speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. It will be a super fun vessel for windy days on the lake or bay. The builder was able to construct the hulls, decking, and rudder for this boat while spending little more than $200.
From there, they purchased and installed the mast, boom, sail, and rigging, which brought the total amount spent to roughly $650 (still much less than a name-brand Hobie!). Without the mast and sail, this boat weighs roughly 165 pounds and is constructed using primarily 3/16-inch marine plywood.
You can also elect to build your own mast, boom, and sail if you have the time and skills to do so.
Those elements are not included in this boat plan, but they do offer some recommendations for where to buy these components!
The HobbyKat
Named after the common seabird found around the world, the Tern is a lightweight and nimble sailboat with a 72 square foot base design. She is made for inland sailing and planes very well in moderate breezes.
The hull design also provides minimal water resistance and the small floor plan makes this boat easier for intermediate sailors to handle. Even though it offers a small footprint, this boat is sturdy enough to handle up to four adult passengers.
One of the best things about this boat plan is that it can be built almost entirely by using only common hand tools.
Of course, you can speed things up if you have power tools and you are skilled enough to use them correctly.
The Tern boat plan includes a 20-foot mast, but you can shorten that length if you desire. The plan includes a complete list of materials and step-by-step instructions on how to plane and assemble each element.
As you might expect from its name alone, the Falcon is an incredibly speedy sailboat for its size. It boasts a 14-foot centerboard and can handle two to four passengers, depending on its size and weight.
In tests of the original build, the creators claim that this boat out-distanced many Snipe and Comet sailing vessels as well as pacing evenly alongside longer 18-foot sailboats. When finished, your boat will have a six-foot beam and a total weight of roughly 475 pounds.
For the main framing components, they recommend using white oak and plywood will be the main material used in the hull construction. The hull features a V-shaped that was inspired by larger schooners.
The Falcon is best suited to sailing on bays, lakes, and wide rivers. It is also a boat plan with just under 120 square feet of deck space and it is a great build for amateur craftsmen and sailors.
The White Duck is a flat-bottomed rowboat with a total length of 13’6” and a four-foot beam. The cockpit is approximately 15 inches deep all the way around and this boat can handle up to five passengers while maintaining buoyancy and stability.
When fully constructed, it will weigh roughly 200 pounds, but the final weight will depend on the type of lumber you choose for your build. This boat plan features plywood planking over solid wooden frames.
The White Duck is built with a pointed bow that cuts nicely through the water. The flat stern of this boat design will make it easy to attach a small outboard motor with a maximum of six horsepower.
As you might expect from its name, this rowboat is a great option for duck hunting trips. That being said, it is a highly versatile craft that can also be used for pond fishing or casual rowing on your nearby lake.
The Sea Midge is one of the smallest rowboats on our list and it is ideally suited for one average-sized rower or two small paddlers. It is only about 8 feet in length and offers a 52-inch beam at its widest point.
The Midge’s small dimensions make her ideal for navigating narrower creeks and streams. With an approximate weight of 62 pounds, she is easy to maneuver on the water and can also be much more easily transported than some of the larger boat plans on our list
The Seamidge
The Zephyr is a compact and speedy dinghy sailboat that measures roughly 14 feet long and approximately five feet across. This boat style was originally developed for safely crossing the English Channel. This means it can stand up well in rough waters.
When finished, it is also light enough to be transported on a small trailer or on top of a larger vehicle.
The boat plan calls for using hemlock or fir for the framing and oak or Douglas fir for the keel and chines.
The Gypsy is a small cruising sailboat that is meant to be equipped with an outboard motor for powered locomotion. The original design resulted in an incredibly seaworthy vessel that logged more than 6,000 nautical miles in her lifetime.
It includes a comfortable cabin that makes it well-suited for multi-day sailing adventures. This boat plan includes improvements on the original design that will help you build an extremely durable and long-lasting sailboat.
The Gypsy boat design will help you construct a vessel that can handle a motor up to 25 horsepower so that you can enjoy cruising speeds of up to nine miles per hour.
While it may require a bit more of an investment in time and money, it will also help you produce one of the best boats you can build with a free boat plan!
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Finally, let’s talk about a crazy cardboard boat plan that you can build in less than a day. This is a great boat plan to bookmark for your next teambuilding project so that you can earn bragging rights with your coworkers.
The plan calls for using 1.5 sheets of cardboard. But you can use the remaining half sheet to build your own boat paddle if you want to get creative.
Triple-thick cardboard is best for this boat plan. But you can always double up thinner sheets if that is all you can find.
These plans include an easy-to-follow diagram for marking, cutting, and folding the cardboard sheets to create the hull of your boat. From there, it calls for using contact cement and construction adhesive to seal the edges and corners.
If you are looking to save a little money on this build you could also use duct tape and then wrap the entire design in plastic sheeting to provide waterproof qualities.
Overall, this build is one of the cheapest and easiest on our list. It is also a great project for hot summer camp days on the lake or river!
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We hope that you now have a couple of free boat plans to inspire you to begin your own construction project.
Don’t hesitate to check out YouTube for some useful boat-building videos when you are getting into the nitty-gritty of these build processes!
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Some free boatbuilding plans are very good, others are worth exactly what you pay for them. If you choose to use free boat plans, do your homework, and try to find others who have built from the plans. There are many Yahoo and Facebook groups out there. It's worth it to do a search. It's a good idea to check the measurements and to build a model from the free plans just to make sure you understand the process.
Here is my page on stitch and glue boatbuilding
Stitch and glue plans are good wooden boat plans for beginners.
Making a model will pay back later and save you time when you build because you will have figured out how the boat goes together.
Your model will also help you decide if you like the look of the boat BEFORE you spend a lot of time and money building a wooden boat from scratch.
In a more complex boat, free is not always less expensive because the designer of bought plans will usually have taken the time to give you better instructions, material layouts, and is often available to answer questions.
I built the green pram using the stitch and glue method of boatbuilding. The plans were free. Follow my day to day diary building Gavin Atkin's Apple Pie dinghy.
Email me if a link is broken. I try to update everything often but the internet is a fast paced place. (and I'm not so quick)
I've included some plans that are free but not strictly pure stitch and glue. Some are combination methods and some are build with little support pieces, chine logs, that are used to screw onto or glue on. They are easy techniques.
I have not built most of these boats and cannot endorse them. It's up to you to figure out if they are suitable for you.
Many people offer free plans from old publications such as Popular Mechanics. Since epoxy was not available then, they are not stitch and glue. They could be adapted however. It is usually possible to replace chine logs (strips of wood that connect bottom and side with screw and glue) with an epoxy fillet and fiberglass cloth. It is important to strengthen the seams, inside and out, with fiberglass strips if you remove the chine log.
A very good way of getting free plans is by purchasing designer's books. For 20 or so dollars you can get plans for several boats AND detailed instructions on how to build them.
Many designers offer plans at very small cost. It's often a better bet to purchase these than some of the free plans. Check out Duckworks plan pages There are many good designers here and a few free plans as well.
If you are looking for wooden boat plans for beginners it's hard to beat stitch and glue.
I try to be accurate and check my information, but mistakes happen. A good set of plans can save you lots of time and if you've paid for them you can actually often contact the designer and get help.
The ads on my pages connect to Amazon. If you buy something from a link on my page, I get a referral fee that pays the web page expenses (not my time, that's for sure.)
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This information is for general knowledge. Before you start, do your homework. Make sure you understand the plans before you start and work safely. I don't endorse any of these designers or plans. After you've decided to build, enjoy yourself.
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