10′ Outboard Motor Canoe
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“Build a tough, lightweight 12’ motor canoe that’s easy to store and quick to assemble with affordable stitch-and-tape plywood construction.”

Custom-built motor canoe in elegant strip planking. Adjustable length from 12’ to 16’. Perfect for outboard, rowing, or sailing.

Lightweight, stable canoe for fishing, camping, and exploring. Quick build. Easy to car-top. Handles a small outboard motor.

A graceful 13’4” Melonseed Skiff with classic New Jersey heritage. Easy to build with strip-planked hull lines, an unstayed sprit rig, and a spacious canoe-style cockpit. Beautiful, versatile, and a joy to sail.

First designed in 1969, the Fitzroy Crescent dinghy is reborn with modern stitch-and-tape construction for speed, maneuverability, and ease of building.

Build your own 15’4” cruising boat with space for 2 berths, a small galley, and WC. Simple plywood construction, stable on the water, and perfect for weekend sailing adventures.

uild the Grey Swan 16’ Gaff Cutter – a classic wooden sailboat designed for small workshop builds yet roomy enough for family cruising. With multiple rig and keel options plus space for up to 4 sleepers, she’s a versatile and timeless design for adventurous sailors.

Build the 16’ Ultra-Simple Cruiser – a lightweight, easy-to-build wooden sailboat with a double chine hull, sprit rig, and room for four. Perfect for weekend cruising, backwater exploring, and trailer-friendly adventures.

A stunning reimagining of the classic New Jersey gunning boat, the Melonseed Skiff combines elegance, speed, and heritage. With its strip-planked hull, pivoting centreboard, and unstayed sprit rig, it’s a rewarding build and a joy to sail.

Build your own Extended Grey Swan Cruiser. Extra cabin and cockpit space, room for a galley, Porta-loo, and inboard or outboard engine. Plans include pre-shaped ply and strip plank construction options.

The Morning Tide 18 Pocket Cruiser combines classic long-keel style with modern DIY construction. With 4 berths, a compact galley, and flexible layouts, she’s perfect for weekend cruising or extended coastal adventures.

Build your own small cruising yacht with 2–4 berths, galley, self-draining cockpit, and Gaff or Bermudan cutter rig options. Easy DIY construction.”

“Expand your cruising adventures with the 19’6’’ Grey Swan Cruiser. Buildable in ply/epoxy or GRP, she offers a spacious four-berth cabin, flexible keel options, and inboard engine compatibility—perfect for home boatbuilders seeking comfort and versatility.”

20’ Cygnet Two – Build your shallow-draft barge-style yacht with 4 berths, galley, WC, and versatile keel options for coastal and inland adventures.

Build your own classic Skipjack with our detailed plywood boat plans. This seaworthy, trailerable design offers twin berths, galley space, and a large cockpit—perfect for coastal cruising or weekend adventures.

he Ranworth 22’8” Broads Sailing Cruiser blends classic style with modern comfort. Featuring 3 berths, a galley, WC space, and a lifting cabin top, she’s perfect for inland rivers or sheltered coastal cruising. Built with cedar strip planking, she offers strength, beauty, and flexible inboard or outboard engine options.