Small Boats Plans
Build your own beautiful cedar strip small boat with one of our high-quality cedar strip small boat plans. Choose from a variety of designs to craft the exact boat you've always dreamed of, from lightweight day trippers perfect for fishing local ponds and lakes to rugged expedition models ready to tackle multi-day trips deep into the backcountry.
Our plans are supplied by top designers with decades of experience creating award-winning designs. The plans feature detailed instructions, diagrams, cutting lists, and material recommendations to help guide you through every step of the build process. You'll have the option of choosing from plans by renowned designers including:
- Bear Mountain Boats - Their plans feature innovative designs focused on comfort, stability, and maneuverability. Also it is perfect for when you're paddling flatwater or whitewater.
- Otto Vallinga Yacht Design - Offers excellent designs known for their sleek, seaworthy designs. Their canoes feature long, narrow hulls and fine entry line for efficient paddling and tracking in open water.
Please note: While these plans are designed to be comprehensive for a confident builder, we do not supply our own instructional materials. The Stoney Lake and Rice Lake boat plans are the only ones that come with additional instructions—everything else includes only the plans themselves.