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We offer plans of U.S. Coast Guard vessels ranging from early sailing cutters of the revenue service to modern motor vessels such as the buoy tender White Sumac.

Ships whose primary purpose is warfare are cross referenced on this page, whether motor, sail, or oar-powered vessels

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Ships whose primary purpose is cargo transport are cross referenced on this page, whether motor, sail, or oar-powered vessels

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How detailed are your plans? Can you email me one page showing it?

You can download the plans directly from the website. Go to the page of plans you want, and left-click on the plan image to open the image file. Then right-click on the image and choose “save image as” to download it to your computer. The plans can be opened with any image-editing or preview software. Save it to a removable drive and you can take the drive to a local copy shop to be printed on their large-format printer.

Do you accept donated paper plans? I may thin out my collection.

Send us a message on our contact page, we’re always looking for submissions!

WAGB -10 or WAGB-11 Looking for plans. Can anyone help? Thx

I have a set of some 200+ plans for WAGB-10, what are you looking for?

I am looking for drawings of below main deck layouts of 1700-1800 “Man of War” ships. Do you have any?

Check out our page on the French Man of War Montebello It has several views of the below decks.

does anyone know where I could get plans for a VLCC oil tanker /?

I have some GA plans for some tankers, what are you looking for?

I am looking for the typical or average hull ratios: beam/lenght, beam/keel, beam/depth, beam/draught, tonnage, displacement, and burthen of the various types of Ships during the age of sail. Any recomendations?

One of the best experts on the subject was Howard Chapelle. He probably answers the question in one of his many books on sailing ships. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_I._Chapelle

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Anyone know of a source for plans for the Steamer Eastland, that capsized in the Chicago River in 1915?

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Free Sailboat Plans

A selection of some of the Free Sailboat Plans (pdf) that were published in magazines such as “Popular Mechanics”, "Popular Science" and the "Boat Builder Handbook".

If you need help with lofting out the plans click here for an article here which should help.

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Everyone who digs boating has heard of the Hobie Cat, the sleek little catamaran that burst on the scene and captured the attention of all the fast-action sailors.

Marked by asymmetrical hulls and special trampoline supports, the Hobie can reach speeds above 20 mph and perform with a rare agility.

But it has one drawback.

It costs mucho dinero.

Thus, we introduce the Hobby Kat, sailboat plans, a build-it-yourself version of the “Hobie” that should cost from half to a third of the commercial version. If you have the moola, of course, go for a Hobie and have the time of your life on the water.

If not, try our Hobby

The homebuilt is not quite the same.

But she sails sweetly and fast—qualities which have made the “Hobie” popular

Even in a light air she’ll slip through the water at a fast clip.

She has no centreboards, leeboards or keel, and needs none.

The inside of each hull has built-in lift, like an airplane wing, so that as the boat heels and one hull digs in the boat is pulled back to windward.

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She can run in very shallow water and the rudders kick up for beaching.

You can carry her on a trailer or even disassemble her.

Many a “stink pot” addict will take a second look at Tern because she planes in modest breezes, is easy to handle, and her streamlined prow arid pod-shaped, “inland scow” type hull offer slight water resistance. Then too, there’s a charm about the tiller of a sailer that’s not matched by the wheel of a motor-powered boat. Part of it is the challenge of making the most of nature’s free-wheeling breezes. Even with her 72sq.ft of sail, this Free Sailboat Plan is remarkably stable, and packs as many as four persons aboard

For thousands of inland lakes, Tern is the answer to sailing water sport, she is rugged and easy to launch

And she’s remarkably easy to build.

Falcon is a small, speedy, sporty sailboat which handles well. Tests on the original Falcon showed that she could easily out-distance boats of comparable size such as the one design class Snipe and Comet sailers.

And she will pace neck and neck with 18 footers with considerably greater sail spread.

This strong, beamy, eight-foot pram may be sailed either cat-rigged or sloop-rigged.

The dagger-board may be adjusted forward to balance the helm when sailing with the addition of a jib sail.

Oars or a small outboard motor may also be used to power this versatile Free Sailboat Plans.

Dart” is a small two or three person sailing craft, designed for use on protected waters such as bays. lakes, rivers or wherever sheltered waters are found. Its construction will repay the builder handsomely and provide a fast sailing craft, light in weight, easily transportable and cheap to construct with all difficult joinery eliminated

It provides thrilling and economical sport.

The 'Crescent', designed by C. T. Allen, is the ideal sailboat for day sailing on a small lake, river, or protected waters of a bay.

Centreboard design (Fig. 2) reduces Crescent's draft, so Shallow is not a problem.

Its broad beam of over 5½ft. makes it an ideal family boat because there is room for a cockpit large enough to accommodate four adults or two adults and three kids, and side and forward decks big enough to stretch out on when sun bathing.

"Jewel" is a 16' Crescent Sailboat being built by Mike Allen from the free sailboat plans by C.T .Allen in the 1958 "Boat Builders Handbook". And what a superb job Mike is doing check out his photos here .

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Sailing enthusiasts and backyard boat builders are not likely to find free boat plans for a sailing pram that can be built faster, lighter, stronger, or less expensively than Graefin-10. Two men can begin work on a Friday evening and have a smart, lively 10-ft. 85-pound sailboat in the water by Sunday evening (it’s been done).

Zephyr Is a refinement of a type of boat developed by the English for use in the rough open waters of the English Channel. Not only is it fast under sail, but it can stand up under punishment. And it’s light enough to be easily loaded atop an auto or light trailer.

Breeze-Baby

Skimming off a brisk wind or with the wind abeam, Breeze-Baby actually planes with one person aboard. Despite her rowboat lines that make her easy to build, she handles easily under her simple sail, an ideal first boat. Simple lines are adapted to plywood construction that’s strong, light and that keeps Breeze-Baby’s bilges dry

You can take her with you atop your car or on a lightweight trailer for summer fun wherever you vacation or get in a week-end’s sailing.

Cat’s Paw is easy to build because of the straight-sided hulls. The sheer line is flat and that simplifies building the form. Bow and stern are straight, so there’s no cockeyed bevel to fit and fuss with

She Is an Ideal boat to learn or practice sailing in because she will forgive so many mistakes.

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Are the plans really free?

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Are there CAD files or 3D files?

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Free model boat plans - a compiled list to help you locate free model ship and boat plans for model building - static, scale, rc, power, gas, sailing, steam and submarines..

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Free 18th Century Ship Plans from Chapmannet

The Architectura Navalis Mercatoria by Fredrik H. af Chapman is available online for free from the ChapmanNet . The ship plans are superb and is a great reference.

This is probably the best collection of 18th century ship plans anywhere. There is no rigging shown in this book, so you need to find that elsewhere. It should not pose much of a problem, as there are many specialized book on the subject.

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Considering the value of the plans in this book, its content is great value even if you have to pay for it. Personally, I like to be able to flip through the pages, so I bought one of the many relatively recent editions.

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Become the Confident Skipper of Your Own Sailboat

Sailboat model building.

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Introduction

You can build a model sailboat out of wood, and it’s really easy. This blog will show you how to build a basic wooden sailboat model that’s good for beginners and more experienced modelers alike.

How to build a Sailboat: Part 1

Building a sailboat has been my dream since I was a kid. I have always wanted to build one from scratch, but never had the time or money to do so. Now that I am retired and have more time on my hands, I have decided to start building this beautiful wooden sailboat model from plans that I bought online. Here’s how you can build your own wooden sailboat:

How to build a Sailboat: Part 2

Before you can begin building a sailboat, you need to build a keel. The keel is the main part of your boat and without it, your boat would have no stability. This is what keeps the boat from tipping over when sailing in rough seas.

Next, you need to make a hull for your sailboat model by using pine wood or balsa wood strips that are glued together with sticky glue (which is sold at most craft stores). After making sure that all of the pieces fit together properly, start applying paint or stain onto each plank so they look real!

Afterwards, make sure there are no gaps between each plank so that water cannot get inside while sailing out on open waters! You’ll also want as many planks as possible because this will improve your ship’s speed! In fact…

How to Build a Sailboat: Part 3

Now that you have a hull, it’s time to turn your attention to the deck. The deck is what rests on top of the hull and provides a platform for sailing. The size, shape and placement of this part are all up to you based on what kind of ship you want to build.

Once you’ve made your decision about how big or small your deck should be, take measurements from below so that it fits snugly in place over the hull. You may need some help from someone with better eyesight than yours if parts don’t line up quite right (as they often won’t!). Then cut out some wood planks with a saw and glue them together using wood glue or waterproof epoxy (like Gorilla Glue). Afterward make sure everything fits snugly by sanding down any rough edges before painting or staining them!

At this point everything looks great with just one problem—it needs something more than just wood planks sticking out everywhere! So let’s start adding railings next….

How to Build a Sailboat: Part 4

Being able to build a sailing ship from scratch is a skill that many people never get around to learning. It’s not just hard, it’s also expensive. Not everyone can afford to go out and buy a kit where all the pieces are put together for them, nor do they want to spend hours in the garage cutting wood with their tool of choice. Here at Sailboat Model Building we’re here to help!

In this article we’ll be showing you how you can build your own sailboat from scratch using nothing more than some basic tools, maybe a table saw if you’re lucky enough, and some time on your hands (but not too much!). We’ll also teach about why building your own models is an important step towards being able to build real life sailing ships in the future!

You can make your own sailboats from wood.

You can build your own sailboat from wood. To do so, you’ll need:

• Wood for the boat’s hull and deck (about ¾ inch thick).
• Plywood for the boat’s keel and mast (about ½ inch thick).
• Fiberglass cloth to make a fiberglass hull that is stiffer than wood. It should be cut into 2-inch wide strips with an overlapping seam in the middle of each strip. The seams should run lengthwise along the sides of the boat instead of parallel with them so that they won’t show when you’re done painting it. The cloth needs to be about 6 inches longer than each side of your boat; use Velcro or duct tape at either end so that you can overlap them without getting any glue on yourself while working on this project!
• Epoxy resin glue which comes in two parts – one part hardens quickly while another part hardens slowly over several hours or days depending on how thickly they’re applied together! This makes sure everything stays put even when exposed to strong winds out there sailing around on open water!

Building a real sailboat from wood is a rewarding project that can be done with minimal tools and space. It’s also something you can do with your children as long as they’re old enough to understand safety precautions for working with sharp objects like saws or knives. I hope this blog has given you some insight into how it’s done!

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May 1, 2021

 by Captain · Published May 1, 2021

For scale model ship makers, choosing a ship plan to build is a hard task. For most model makers, the joy is not just in building, but also bringing heritage back alive, or having...

Cargo Ship Plans / Passenger Ship Plans

August 6, 2020

 by Captain · Published August 6, 2020

Looking for free scale model ship plans? Can’t decide between a steam ship model project and wooden hull schooner? Well, Wapama is here to help you to combine both. Wapama was built in 1915...

Cargo Ship Plans / other ship plans

July 13, 2020

 by Captain · Published July 13, 2020

Kartal / Kabataş / Hürriyet

Our scale model ship plan archive is getting larger with new and unique ships. This time, three sister ships. Scale model ship plans of car ferry Kartal, Kabataş and Hürriyet. These ships are everyday...

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May 8, 2020

 by Captain · Published May 8, 2020 · Last modified July 3, 2020

Margitsziget steam ferry

After a very long break, the corona virus pandemic gave me an opportunity to add a new model ship plan to the website. I wish there could be a better reason for this free...

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January 15, 2019

 by Captain · Published January 15, 2019

Soviet armed motor boat PG 117

After a long break, here we are with new model boat plans set. Soviet armed speed boat PG-117 was based on nkl 27 pleasure boat. It was used as a fast assault boat to...

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May 31, 2018

 by Captain · Published May 31, 2018

Goliath Steam Tug

When i talk to model ship builders about their favourite type of type of boats, tugboats are always in top three. Thankfully we have lots of them listed here. And with Goliath, a new...

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March 14, 2017

 by Captain · Published March 14, 2017

Few weeks ago i received a fantastic e-mail from Matthias Kreimeyer. He designed few model ship plans and he is willing to share them with our members. He was kind enough to convert the files...

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September 4, 2016

 by Captain · Published September 4, 2016

Shrimp Boat Plans

We have lots of fishing boat plans on this category of the website, lets also add model shrimp boat plans and increase the choices. It is a simple Russian shrimp trawler and the plans...

July 21, 2016

 by Captain · Published July 21, 2016

When somebody talks about early 1900’s steam tugboats of America, a classic silhouette comes in your mind. Hercules is a good example of those tugboats and she is still alive! Hercules was built in...

March 21, 2016

 by Captain · Published March 21, 2016

Model tugboats are one of the most popular type of model ships in model building hobby. I am sure Anteo will be a good piece for the model ship builders. I could not find...

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May 23, 2023

 by Captain · Published May 23, 2023

Titanic’s wreck scanned in 3D

On 15th of April 1912, White Star Line’s newest and the world’s largest ship of the time RMS Titanic, collided with an iceberg on her maiden voyage in Atlantic ocean and sunk, taking lives...

May 14, 2023

 by Captain · Published May 14, 2023

Karaca brings classic Istanbul ferries to your table

No matter what your hobby is, items with related theme always take your attention. In our case, for model ship makers and maritime enthusiasts, anything about ships grab our attention instantly. Quite a while...

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June 23, 2022

 by Captain · Published June 23, 2022

Mohamed Hussein’s model ships

scale model ships built by mohamed hussein. model ship gallery

May 7, 2021

 by Captain · Published May 7, 2021 · Last modified June 11, 2021

Daniel Stricker’s scale model ships

One of the best benefits of having this web site is meeting scale model ship makers all around the world. This time, i found Mr. Daniel Stricker’s e-mail in my inbox. He built a...

November 16, 2020

 by Captain · Published November 16, 2020

Watch Titanic sinking in real time

There are many videos showing details how the Titanic sank. Every maritime enthusiast more or less knows the sequence of events that made the tragedy. But to witness the process second by second, having...

Movies About Ships

July 31, 2020

 by Captain · Published July 31, 2020 · Last modified August 6, 2020

When you need a break while you are making scale model ships, it’s a good idea to pour yourself a drink and watch a movie. And a choice of your interest would be even...

Books About Ships

May 26, 2020

 by Captain · Published May 26, 2020 · Last modified July 6, 2020

SHIP | 5000 Years of Maritime Adventure

Every maritime enthusiast has a corner in their library where they keep their nautical literature, to be visited frequently. I am lucky enough to add SHIP 5000 Years of Maritime Adventure by Brian Lavery...

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A fantastic book from James Hitchcock: Selected Plates from Souvenirs de Marine

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The "Salish" boat is fantastic. I have been looking into building a T-37 (which is how I found your blog), but it is hard to look beyond the bottom of the blue boat.

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Below are several sets of free Footy plans. Our latest addition is the BUG3, a highly successful design from Roger Stollery in the UK. There's also a new version of "Razor" from Bill Hagerup. He claims the "Razor3" is much better than the original "Razor", but I'm leaving the old plans on the website too. Then there's Angus Richardson's "Moonshadow", followed by Mario Stiller's "Papaya III", Bill Hagerup's "Cobra" and Brett McCormack's "Bob About". Some of these designs are relatively simple to build, others are rather complex! (For an even simpler boat, check out visit Wayne Russell's Bottle Yacht web pages (built with a plastic soda bottle!). See also the Articles page for more inspiration. The WoodenBoat store is also carrying Footy plans for two boats now, search for Brando and Presto .

For those interested in building Ranger, the best source is my article in ModelYachting magazine (Spring 2011, No. 163). The six-page article includes a lot of build pics and very nice drawings done by Jim Linville from my rough originals. The magazine has been distributed to AMYA members, and is available for others from the Ship's Store at theamya.org. Given the difficulty of international mailing, etc., I am posting my originals as requested for those who can't get the magazine. They aren't as pretty, but they are what I build from. Designed displacement is 300 grams. I hope you enjoy the boat.

Razor3 is a better-handling boat than the original (which is now rather old) and the plans are more complete. I also think the narrower beam makes it easier to build. Razor3 is the boat I sailed to second place in last month's Euro GP in the UK.

"Since Razor is a few years old, I thought it was time to post a design that reflects my current thinking. This is a set of plans and a couple pics for my Cobra (the prototype for my entry in the Liverpool Challenge in July, 2008.) It's a bit more complex than Razor, but a better performer, too. The plans are to be printed on 8-1/2 by 14 inch paper. The boat is 300 mm long when built to the plan. The other 5 mm is left for you to make a bow piece to round off the nose as in the pics. I'm posting the same plan I used to build my boat, which means the interior layout, electronics, and rig are left to your preference. Interior bulkheads are not required. Please don't email me for more detailed info...there isn't any! You can refer to the many pics on this site for reference on how others have fitted out their boats. Scott Spacie has done extensive testing of this design, and he assures me that it floats. I hope you'll have fun with it."

I call it Razor. It's intended to be easy to build, so it's a chine design, but I don't think its performance will suffer. I expect it to be a stable boat that is stiff enough to carry more sail than my Halfpint. I built the hull you see in 3 hours. I spray glued the plans to some 1/32 balsa sheet and cut out the panels with a scissors. Then I taped the hull together and superglued the seams. It got a bit tricky at the bow when I glued my fingers to the hull.....but all worked out in the end.

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