Mark Smaalders Yacht Designs
Plans for seaworthy, affordable cruising boats, sail and power - featuring wood and wood/epoxy construction.
Recent photos from builders around the world
Above: in July 2022, in Belgium, Jan Saey launched his NS29 Cajuro. She's still being rigged, more photos to come.
Above: in June 2022, at the WoodenBoat Show in Mystic, Paul Thompson's Kahuna Seven Stars won BEST IN SHOW, OWNER-BUILT SAIL. A fitting prize for a stunning job of building.
In North Carolina Sytse Douna has painted his Olga 28.
Above: The helm station on Sytse's Olga 28.
Simplicity 28
Sea Lion
Deck construction and interior for a 32' Lyle Hess cutter
Making changes to an existing boat, or to a set of plans?
I can help with repowering, hull and rudder changes and repairs, and new interiors.
I can also provide advice if you are buying a boat, used or new.