Boat plans, kits, best boats building technical support

How we selected the
right boats plans

What boat building material we used and where to find it

Step by step construction tips with a lot of photos

How to prevent wood decay with products
found at the local stores

Boat Fiberglassing

Interior construction

Painting on a budget
and what the paint store will not tell you

The excitement of the family as we build this dream

The agony of the engine purchase

The first test launch

The Maiden Voyage and how not to anchor

The case of the moving channel markers

Trips to the Florida Keys with color pictures

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New: Panga 25 Cuddy

This is the cuddy cabin version of our popular Panga 25

Abaco 23

Classic sport fishing boat in the style of the Abaco boats

Fast Launch 26

This is a classic looking, commuter style launch with small cabin, 26' long, diesel inboard.

Lobster Boat 26

Lobster boat 26, inboard diesel or gas. The LB26 has the looks and the features of production boats costing several hundred thousand dollars but you can build this one yourself.

Sport Boat 18

SB18, a high performance trailerable sail boat with retractable keel. Our second generation stitch and glue is the ideal material for a light and fast sport boat.
See details here.

Jon Boat 16

outboard plan, plywood, power
[GF16] A simple and economical 16' flat bottom garvey: jon boat, duck boat. Fast with small outboards, very stable, easy to build, sturdy. Can be made unsinkable.

Boatbuilding Books

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