This free woodworking plans list features an extensive list of free building projects to construct boats and watercraft of all sizes and purposes. Not all of the listings provide exact details on building methods. Builders should have some knowledge of basic wood handling and its characteristics related to marine purposes. Specific questions related to building these projects should be addressed to the web site you visited. Look for the page navigation link near the bottom of this list as there are many more pages for free boat building projects.
The idea for this pram came to me as I sat in the shade beside the dock of a small Breton port in late summer. A small boy not much older than my six-year-old son was playing in a round-bilged little simulated clinker pram; he was an expert at rowing and sculling and he seemed to be having a grand time.
15 foot. Large picture files to download so be patient.
This boat is designed to be quickly built by kids using modified Bolger/Payson tack & tape construction methods, with techniques that minimize the use of hazardous materials, and maximize suitable childrens skills.
Flying Mouse is an exercise to develop just about the smallest, cheapest possible sailing boat I can conceive. As a result, its not a boat to which you can safely trust your life in any sort of waves - as anyone who climbs into a Flying Mouse will quickly figure out.
I am just waiting for the day when I become a grandfather. From that day on I will have a good reason to build things like this.
This little gem is from a 1948 edition of Boat Builder is Annual.
A 9 foot 6 inch rowboat. Be patient when downloading from this host site, images are large.
Welcome to the home of free boat and model airplane plans. You will find many interesting plans to inspire yourself and those you care about.
The Admirals Hat - A one sheet navy admirals hattorious hatship.
If you like your sports speedy, try this lightweight 12-1/2 foot outboard hydroplane. Welcome to the home of free boat and model airplane plans. Plans at this site are large and slow loading so be patient.
I found the frame drawings of this dinghy in a book published in 1957, thatâs why Dinghy -57 inches. This is an adaptation of those drawings to stich and glue construction.
Flat bottom cajun style boat. DXF Format
Swamp Thing looks fairly sleek in some ways, but has low freeboard and holds only one person. We wanted to be able to go rowing together, but we also wanted to be able to pick the boats up and put them in the back of a small truck. That meant we each needed our own boat.
Speedier than its predecessor, and a more stable racing hydroplane.
A 9 foot 10 inch step. Large images to download, be patient.
These drawings have been made available by John Kohnen, keeper of an amazing set of Nautical and Boatbuilding pages.
A 16 foot cabin cruiser. Be patient when downloading, images at the site are large.
The Qivitoq is an Inuit-style Sea Kayak, and was heavily based on native design. The original inspiration came from the Chewonki Kayak. That article and others on Greenland type kayaks were the foundation.
This little gem is from a 1950 edition of Boat Builders Annual. Hi Sibley may have foreseen the Bolger Box boat movement! You think?
The Z, or 48 cubic inch racing runabout is the smallest inboard raceboat recognized by the APBA.
Welcome to the home of free boat and model airplane plans. Plans at this site are large and slow loading so be patient.
Welcome to the home of free boat and model airplane plans. Plans at this site are large and slow loading so be patient.
I think this boat could be quite something - a fast 14ft one-man rower that comes out of two sheets of ply. Designed for flat water, you will notice that in order to reduce the fuss at the waterline to a minimum, I have worked the waterline at the design displacement so that it just kisses the chine.
Build this kayak with hand tools and C-clamps.
An all purpose craft that will will suit a variety of uses.
Want a utility or racing boat?
A 15ft three point hydro runabout.
A 12 to 16 foot runabout that handles easily at speeds up to 30 mph.
A motorized paddle wheel flat bottomed boat.
Class F Three Point. Large images to download, be patient.