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Skana is a single cockpit, wood strip kayak designed for multi-day use. The design is 17'4 in LOA with a max beam of 24". It has moderate rocker with average volume.

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Developed in response to requests from heavier and wider paddlers who also wanted a shorter boat, this stable load carrier is excellent for the novice kayaker.

15' 0" Bob's Special

An extremely light weight canoe of good carrying capacity, it is very steady and easy to portage through the brush.

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Small blue water cruiser with Junk rig, inside steering station, and accommodation for up to four persons. Suitable for home boatbuilders, all wood construction, lead ballast cast in small pigs.

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Half Model Plan AMERICA 1/4 Scale

Schooner-yacht designed by George Steers and launched in 1851, the first winner of what has come to be known as the AMERICA’s Cup. The 1/4″ scale plans produce a model that is approx.

Light plywood lapstrake sports rowing boat, can carry a small outboard motor, quick and easy build. Built in bouyancy tanks.

GOZZO 650, whose design is based on a typical Italian traditional boat (gozzo) combines classical lines with ease of handling and comfort.

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Fox 16' sloop lively.

Lively, fast, planing racer/daysailer. Construction: Double-diagonal planking over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded. Lofting is required. Plans include 4 sheets.

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Pretty marsh.

Good performance with modest horsepower, a soft and predictable ride. I/O or outboard, 80-200hp.

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Build a boat from a kit

• Ben Meakins
• February 19, 2015

There’s a great way to own a new boat on a budget – build it yourself. You could create a unique cruising yacht to be proud of and save yourself hundreds, even thousands of pounds into the bargain, explains Ben Meakins

In the late 1960s noted author and yacht designer Maurice Griffiths wrote: ‘There is nothing like sailing the boat you have constructed with your own hands, whose every timber, screw, bolt and fastening you know intimately.’ Take a look at the pages of any early copy of PBO and you’ll find it filled with adverts for kits for home building. But times have changed.

The advent of relatively cheap, mass-produced boats, the increased size of the average yacht and, to a lesser extent, the limitations of the EU’s Recreational Craft Directive, which states that if you build a kit boat you cannot sell it on for five years, have slowed the home building flood to a mere trickle. But building a boat you can truly call your own still can’t be beaten – and there are plenty of ways of going about it.

Motivation But why bother when it’s easier to buy a boat ready made? Well, for a start, it’ll save you money – and you’ll end up with a boat that’s worth far more than the kit that it came from. Then there’s the feeling of satisfaction you’ll get from sailing a boat you’ve built yourself. If you’ve been involved in the process from start to finish, you’ll have a boat tailored perfectly to your needs.

How long will it take? You skills and spare time will influence how long a project takes to complete. On balance, it’s fair to expect to finish a small pocket cruiser within 1-2 years, working on it part time. Two owners we spoke to provide a useful contrast, taking six months and nearly six years respectively – but it all depends on time pressures and the amount of modifications and custom-building that you put in.

Do you have space? The biggest limitation to building any boat is space. It may sound obvious, but there’s many a story of a proud amateur boatbuilder realising with dismay that he’ll have to remove large bits of masonry from his house if his shiny new boat is ever going to see the water. A garage, barn or lock-up is best for the UK’s inclement weather, and will ensure the best possible conditions for your build. If you can’t manage that, a large tent will suffice.

What skills are needed? It depends on the boat you choose. Most kit boats we’ll look at use the ‘stitch and glue’ technique, where plywood panels are held together by temporary ‘stitches’, or ties, while they are glued and glassfibred together. Phil Smith of Fyne Boat Kits says: ‘If someone can follow instructions and read a manual and have the time and inclination to study a set of plans then they should consider a build.’ If you’re in doubt, it’s a good idea to build a small dinghy first, to get an idea of the skills required. You can even use the small boat as a tender to your larger boat.

‘They say you should build your first boat second,’ says one owner. ‘That way you’ll get the boat you want and have the skills to make a good job of it!’ One major advantage to building a boat from a kit, as opposed to from a set of plans, is that the building methods will have been carefully thought through for home builders. Ray Anderson was a boatbuilding novice when he started to build his Swallow Boats Storm 17. ‘The hardest part of building my boat was getting confident in using epoxy well, but luckily it was all covered in the manual.’ he says. ‘The fit of the parts was excellent and the satisfaction as you move forward through the build is incredible.’

What’s available? Some companies will create a kit for you from a set of plans. Selway Fisher and Iain Oughtred have a number of designs listed on their websites from which Jordan Boats will build a kit. Fyne Boat Kits sell a number of their own and others’ designs in kit form, and Whisper Boats sell a range of kits designed and built in Australia – and the kits include everything from hardwood trim to screws.

Alternatively, you can buy a bare GRP hull moulding from a company like Lauren Marine of Southampton, which has recently started selling the hulls of Hunter Boats for home completion.

Go to it, then There’s no doubt that building your own boat is a challenge, but, in the words of Maurice Griffiths: ‘Go to it, then, and may the winds be fair for the little ship you will build.’

JORDAN BOATS

Jordan Boats will produce a kit from any set of plans with copyright permission, supplying you with all the plywood panels precision pre-cut. They are already tooled up to produce the kits for a number of Iain Oughtred, Selway Fisher and Dudley Dix rowing boats, dayboats and small cruisers, as well as a variety of craft from the pens of other designers. We asked three customers about their chosen boats.

The Iain Oughtred-designed Wee Seal has plenty of character

Retired from the financial services sector, Gordon Simpson is excited about his project. ‘She’s finally beginning to look like a boat,’ he says. ‘I’m one plank away from finishing the hull!’ Gordon started building his 18ft (5.48m) clinker-planked, gunter-rigged Wee Seal a year ago. ‘My neighbour had recently built a rowing skiff, and I thought it looked like a great idea. I built an Iain Oughtred-designed clinker rowing boat first. I then started looking for an open boat, but my wife wanted something we could sleep on – so we settled on the Wee Seal. I wanted something with character, and she fits the bill.’ Gordon’s kit included a full set of cut plywood parts, but the solid wood – the keel, trim and framework – was down to him. ‘Having the ply ready cut on a CNC router made everything much easier for a first attempt, as it was so accurate,’ says Gordon. ‘If you’re willing to put the time and effort in, boatbuilding’s a great hobby to have!’ he continues. ‘The plans reckon it’ll take around 1,000 hours to build – and I hope to have her sailing by next summer.’

Price: £2,685. Kit includes all plywood parts and MDF moulds. Total cost will  be around five times this price, for additional timber, glues, paint, fixings and rope.

‘Too enjoyable to rush’ – this Tideway 14 is a classic pocket cruiser

Graphic designer Graham Young started building his Selway-Fisher Tideway 14 pocket cruiser three-and-a-half years ago. ‘It’s been so enjoyable I haven’t rushed it!’ he says. ‘The thing I’ve enjoyed most is that there’s no time limit – unlike DIY around the house, when everything’s in a rush, I’ve been able to take my time. But I reckon three more months should see it through.’ Graham was disappointed he could find no DVD guides to building boats – so took some time off from his build to film one with Alec Jordan of Jordan Boats (see panel, page 51). Graham has just finished painting the hull and is now moving onto the rudder and rig. ‘It’s been quite a challenge,’ he says, ‘but definitely worth it. I would advise not starting too big – if you’re not sure what you’re doing, start with something small, learn the tricks and work up.’ Working from a kit also helps. ‘Having all the pieces pre-cut gave me a great kickstart,’ he says.

Price: £1,768. Kit includes all plywood parts for the boat. Total cost will be around five times this price, for all the additional timber, glues, paint, fixings, sails and rope.

Cape Henry 21

Gary Wallis finished his Cape Henry 21 gaffer in under a year

The Cape Henry 21 was developed from the well-known and successful GRP-built Cape Cutter 19. With a similar look to the Cornish Crabber, it was designed by South African designer Dudley Dix. Gary Wallis liked the look of the Cape Cutter and had built aeroplanes before he started his Cape Henry, which he built in just under a year. ‘I had to take my (now) wife to Las Vegas and marry her to keep her off my back,’ he laughs, ‘but I worked every evening until 8 and all my weekends until I’d finished.’ He says he’d highly recommend building from a kit. ‘Having the plywood panels precision pre-cut made everything so much more accurate, and improves the finished boat no end.’ Jordan Boats are also ready to tool up the plans for two more Dix designs, the Mini Didi, a Mini Transat racer, and the Dix 28, a sporty cruiser-racer.

Price: £2,536. Kit includes all plywood parts. Total cost will be around five times this price, for additional timber, glues, paint, fixings and rope.

WHISPER BOATS

If you ever built one of those wooden dinosaur skeletons as a child, you’ll know exactly how these clever kits go together. The frames, bulkheads, shelves and seats are connected to the keel and to each other by a series of precision pre-cut slots and tabs which interlock to form a rigid skeleton on a ready-made, lead-filled keel. Whisper’s kits are made by Scruffie boats in Australia, and according to Max Campbell, the UK importer, are unique. ‘We include everything down to the last bit of hardwood trim and laminated frame,’ he told PBO. ‘It’s the provision of these machined or laminated parts that makes the difference between a real kit and just having plywood sheets cut to suit plans.’ Whisper reckon it should take only three months working full-time on the build.

Chris Nunn built his Stornaway Weekender in just six months

Chris Nunn pulled out all the stops and built his 18ft (5.48m) Stornaway weekender in six months after he retired and moved to Bridport in Dorset. ‘Mooring charges were becoming extortionate,’ he says, ‘so we wanted something that would fit on the driveway. It all went to plan, I just threw it all together and in six months she was ready to sail.’ In common with all the Scruffie boats, the frame comes ready cut and ready to be assembled quickly and easily. ‘Everything came in the kit, even all the screws, so it was just a case of getting on and building it!’

Price: £8,953 complete kit

The Secret is Whisper’s best-selling model, and is a fast and capable boat

The 20ft (6.09m) Secret, described as halfway between an Essex Smack and a Sydney Harbour 18 footer, is Whisper’s most popular model. Max Campbell built one himself. ‘I was looking for a trailer-sailer to self-build, because I wanted control over the design and specification, but didn’t want the depreciation inevitable in buying a new finished boat,’ he explained. ‘My wife and I bought several sets of plans for other boats but always found a fatal flaw in their design – too ugly, or heavy, or wide, and then we came across the Secret, which fitted our bill perfectly.’ It only took a couple of weeks’ work to realise that the kit had taken most of the worry out of the build process, while leaving the satisfying building, and it still gave them plenty of scope for customisation. ‘From the first day there was no doubt that we were going to end up with a good, strong boat, and every day in the boat shed added significantly to what we’d done before. ‘The only woodwork I’d done before was building a model plane, and the process here was remarkably similar. Epoxy makes the whole process very forgiving – joints don’t lose either their strength or aesthetics if cut less than perfectly. ‘We were also grateful for the machined hardwood and laminated parts, because I don’t have a fully equipped workshop. We probably took about 1,500 hours, maybe more, and it did take longer than we’d envisaged, but in the end that didn’t matter because we enjoyed most of the actual building process, though fairing and painting did seem to go on for a long time!’

Price: £12,636 complete kit

This Scintilla has taken nearly five years to build, and is beautifully made

John Arter has been building his 24ft (7.31m) Scintilla gaffer in evenings and at weekends for five years. ‘The great thing about the kit is that it gives you a basic boat which you can personalise as much or as little as you like – I’ve put a lot of work in!’ he says. ‘I wanted a coastal cruiser, and the Scintilla has a wide hatch – so with a good awning over the cockpit, she’ll have standing headroom.’

Price: £12,352 complete kit

Contact: Whisper Boats, www.whisperboats.co.uk

FYNE BOAT KITS

The Pocket Ship: seated headroom below and a good turn of speed

Long-established Cumbrian company Fyne Boat Kits’ newest design is for the Pocket Ship, a 14ft 10in (4.52m) gaff-rigged cruiser with two berths down below and seated headroom. The kit includes all panels, and the holes for the ties are already cut. ‘She’s a fast-sailing pocket cruiser with a dry and commodious interior. It had to be quick and easy to build or the project would never get finished, so stitch-and-glue plywood construction was a given from the start. The panels are supplied ready-cut and with all ‘tie’ holes pre-drilled. The cockpit was laid out for day-sailing comfort and is large enough for sleeping on warm nights,’ explains Phil Smith.

Price: expected to be around £3,000

Contact: Fyne Boat Kits, www.fyneboatkits.com

SWALLOW BOATS

A daysailer like this Storm 17 makes a good, simple first project

Swallow Boats make a few small cuddy/cabin cruisers, such as the BayRaider (PBO February 2009), and will be releasing a kit version of the BayCruiser shortly. At present only their smaller models up to 17ft (5.18m) are available in kit form – and the Storm 17 open dayboat has found a loyal following. Ray Anderson got a kit shipped to South Africa. ‘When the idea to build a sailing boat got into my head I searched the internet for a suitable ‘old world’ type boat and eventually came across Swallow Boats,’ he says. ‘I fell in love with the looks of the Storm 17 and that was that. A lot of designs are all too much traditional building and I was put off. I wanted something that I could imagine building in a year or so. The Storm 17 has a low parts count and you have a lovely shape in a few weeks – you can pretend it’s almost finished! ‘It has been a fantastic project and totally satisfying. Every time I look at it I’m amazed at what started out as a few pieces of plywood.’ Price: £4,128 – everything included except paint and oars.

Contact: Swallow Boats, www.swallowboats.co.uk

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Bruce roberts sailboat and powerboat designs, & boat plans for the diy boat builder, bruce roberts international, the original bruce roberts design office began life in 1968 in, queensland, australia. we are still located in queensland, australia and in 2010 had a name change to fine line boat plans and designs.   read more on our history on about us ..

For over forty five years the Bruce Roberts Group, with input from many designers, shipwrights, builders and owners, have been drawing detailed boat plans for sailboats and powerboats with the DIY boat builder specially in mind. These boatplans & designs range in size from 5.8 mts to 20 mts and can be built in many different materials.  We have boat plans & designs for building in steel or aluminium in either multichine, radius chine or round bilge hull forms.  Most boat plans & designs are also in fibreglass using either c-flex, foam sandwich or single skin hull construction methods or in cold moulded ply or strip plank using what is commonly know as wood epoxy boatbuilding. Thousands of boats marketed as Roberts designs have been built in backyards and successfully sailed around the world.

Our range of boat plans & designs  include the:-  Roberts, Waverunner, Trader, Spray, Centennial Spray, Coastworker, New York,  Adventurer, Tom Thumb, Henry Morgan, Offshore, PCF, Mauritius / Norfolk, Classic, Power Cat, Trawler Yacht and the Longboat. 

In our archives are nearly all the boat plans & designs that we have designed over the years.  If you are resurrecting an older Roberts boat then it is very likely we will still have the drawings to help.

The emphasis has always been on safety and the fact that when building your own boat you can not only build for less but can build what you want, not what a boat salesman tells you you need . The boat plans come with full size frame patterns and detailed construction drawings as well as information on building one's own tools, fitting self steering vane, mast, trailers (for trailerable boats) etc. 

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Building Your Own Boat

BUILDING YOUR OWN BOAT

Anyone can build a boat, all you need is the right information.

Choose a design. Browse through our designs and decide which boat you would like to build. Be realistic. If this is your first attempt at building a boat, you probably don’t want to start with a 55-footer!  That said, it may also be the only boat you build, so choose something you want and will use. 

Purchase the Plans and Patterns. If a study plan is offered, you can start with that. There may be some terms in the plans that are unfamiliar. See our online glossary of boat building “lingo”. 

Consider going “by the book.” We suggest you get a copy of our book “Boatbuilding with Plywood” if your design choice is plywood,  or “Fiberglass Boatbuilding for Amateurs” if your choice is a fiberglass design. If you build a plywood boat and decide to fiberglass the exterior (recommended but optional), we also suggest our “How to Fiberglass a Boat” book & DVD combination offer . 

Order the Glen-L kits to simplify your project . We truly want to make it easy for you to build your own boat. Our fiberglass/epoxy, fastener, and stitch-and-glue kits provide you with exactly the material quantities you’ll need. We purchase our products in large quantities so we can offer our kits at very reasonable prices. For more information about our kits, see the About our Plans & Kits section of our website. To see which kits are offered, just go the particular design’s product page. Please Note: Our Kits do not include any lumber because it’s much more cost effective to purchase materials local to you . See our List of Lumber Suppliers to find Lumber and Plywood suppliers near you.

Gather tools needed. Boatbuilding does not require exotic tools (unless you wish to use your project as an excuse to your spouse to get all those neat tools you want!). A table saw is nice, but definitely not necessary. Basic hand tools are adequate as well as a bunch of C-clamps. For specifics, we have a short article all about what you’ll need.

Visit the Boatbuilder Forum . If you want to increase your confidence level or have questions, you will want to visit this forum often. This is a great place to ask about specific designs, modification options, and other technical questions.

In addition to the above, this website is a treasure trove of information. Most questions are probably answered in the various sections of our site. Now go build something real, something you’ll love—something from your own hands!

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Building your own boat can be a daunting prospect, however to demonstrate each step in the kit assembly process, we've created this guide for you to study. as you can see our kits are the ultimate in building efficiency and have been streamlined over 30+ years to ensure that you're on the water faster and with less effort., how does it all go together.

The first step to building your dream catamaran begins with a strongback – this is a square frame used to position the temporary frames that will be used to form the hull shape. This frame will be set up and must be square and accurate, a string or laser level can be used to achieve this.

The forebeam is now installed along with the striker attachment fitting, as shown above. The bridgedeck is installed shortly after and taped onto the bulkheads with webs installed, this now completes what is a quite stiff and strong platform to work on.

Now that the bridgedeck is in place, the forward webs and dash will be fitted. At this stage, all furniture and internal work begins, with the main panels left off for ease of access when working.

'); } We design state of the art catamarans and supply technologically advanced light-weight kit packages to suit DIY enthusiasts. We help you create your own dream catamaran with clever and accurate kit packages. Kit boats that deliver exciting performance, full customisation and a sophisticated modern look. All of our catamaran kits use modern cutting-edge materials to provide the best weight-saving advantage.           '); '); Testimonials P: (+61) 02 4981 8288   Disclaimer  Copyright © 2013 Spirited Designs. All Rights Reserved. $ 0.00 0 items Carolina 25 $ 750.00 – $ 4,750.00 The Carolina 25 is a classic North Carolina sport fishing boat design in a trailer-able center console layout. This design features the famous Carolina flare, broken shear and tumblehome that is sure to turn heads.  This boat is built using the cold molded method and best suited for those with boat building or woodworking experience. Looking for more photos? Want to connect with others who have built this boat?  Check out the Salt Boatworks boat builders group, HERE! Boat Plans include prints detailing assembly of the boat and full size templates to trace and cut all jig parts. Jig Kit includes prints detailing assembly of the boat, plywood jig parts CNC cut, and HIN assignment. NOTE:  Jig components include stringers, transverse frames, bulkhead, transom, stem, bracket plus temporary structure.  We do not include all plywood like the FRS series because hull side and hull bottom are cut to fit during assembly using the cold mold method. Jig Kits are shipped by motor freight or can be picked up from Morehead City, NC.   Shipping will vary by destination and you should contact us for a quote  BEFORE  placing an order if you plan to have the kit shipped.  Some ball park costs from past shipments are ~$600 for South Carolina and ~$800 for southern Florida and Texas. Orders placed here can only ship within the USA at this time.  If you are outside of the USA, please send us a message on our contact page for a shipping quote. Description Additional information. Reviews (1) Our Carolina 25 is a classic North Carolina sport fishing boat design in a trailerable center console layout. This design features the famous Carolina flare, broken shear, and tumblehome that is sure to turn heads.  The bottom shape is that of a traditional “Carolina” bottom with 18 degrees of dead rise aft and a sharp V at entry for a smooth and efficient ride with stability at rest.  There are no interior compromises either, a single level floor all the way forward and a large single fuel tank which allows a step down inside the console makes a spacious and easy to navigate interior. Powered by single or twin engines this boat will take your family to the sand bar or off shore to the fish! This boat is built using cold molding and is recommended for those with boat building and/or wood working experience. Available as a pre-cut jig or full size patterns, both options include detailed assembly drawings, making it easy to build a boat of your own. 28’0″ LOA (including bracket) 25’2″ hull length 8’6″ beam (trailer-able width) 18 degrees dead rise aft 17″ hull draft @ 6000 lbs 140 gal fuel capacity (single tank) 350hp (30″ shaft) or twin 200hp (25″shaft) Cruise 30-35mph, single 350hp runs ~40mph and twin 200hp runs ~45mph Single level / flat deck full length of the hull Can be built as a center console or express with cabin Material Estimates for Hull: Jig Kit: 9 sheets marine grade plywood 1/2”x4’x8′ (stringers, transverse frames, bulkhead) Jig Kit: 5 sheets marine grade plywood 3/4”x4’x8′ (transom, stem, bracket) Jig Kit: 5 sheets standard plywood 1/2”x4’x8′ (temporary structure) Strong back : Pine – 2 boards 2”x6”x16′, 2 boards 2”x6”x14′, 3 boards 2”x6”x10′, 5 boards – 2”x4”x8′, 6 boards – 2″x4″x10′ Bottom : 12 sheets of marine grade plywood 3/8”x4’x8′ Sides: 18-20 sheets of marine grade plywood 1/4”x4’x8′ Floor & Gunnel: 8 sheets of marine grade plywood 1/2”x4’x8′ Ceiling: (optional) 7 sheets of marine grade plywood 3/16”x4’x8′ Keel: Fir – 6 boards 2”x4”x8′ Stringers: Fir – 4 boards 2″x6″x16′ (board) Sheer: 200 linear feet of Juniper or Fir 3/4”x1” & 100 linear of Juniper or Fir at 1/2”x1” Rib Bands: 180 linear feet of Juniper or Fir 3/4”x1” Chine: 250 linear feet of Juniper or Fir 3/4”x3” OR 3/4” marine plywood cut in 3″x8′ strips Sheer Bumper: 140 linear feet of Fir or Sapelle 1/2”x1-1/2” Spray Rail: 50 linear feet of Fir or Sapelle 3/4”x1-1/2” Floor Supports: 200 linear feet of Juniper or Fir 1.5”x1.5” Resin: 30 gallons of marine grade epoxy resin (DO NOT USE POLY OR VINYL ESTER RESINS) Glass: 250 linear feet of 1708 bi-axial fiberglass 50” wide Filler: 5 lbs of fumed silica or similar for fillets Questions about Boat Building?   Check out our FAQ Weight 1 lbs Dimensions N/A Kit Includes CNC cut plywood, Prints detailing assembly of the jig, Plywood and dimensional lumber selection guide Carolina 25 Option Boat Plans w/ Patterns, Boat Jig Kit 1 review for Carolina 25 Kyle – October 10, 2019 I am a couple months into this build and can say that the plans are very well thought out and precise. One of the major advantages of these plans is that you will have most of the flooring framework done as well when fully assembled. There is a LOT of cutting for this jig, but it is a 25′ boat with a bracket. You can save about 80 hours of cutting by ordering the pre-cuts. So far I remain impressed and excited to get her done. You must be logged in to post a review. 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Advertisement With a kit boat that requires no measuring or cutting, you can confidently assemble a seaworthy Polynesian-style catamaran. Want a new boat, but at an “old days” price? Rather than buying an old junker with the intention of fixing it up (when you can find the time), consider building your own boat. James Wharram, a British multihull pioneer and designer of plywood Polynesian-style catamarans ranging from 14 to 55 feet, is now offering the Mana 24 as a complete kit for $13,500. Everything is included, even sails – the only thing you’ll need to buy is paint – so once you take delivery of the kit, you can start building almost immediately. 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Some cars can gather millions of dollars in auction bids thanks to their performance or significance in history, while some garner millions due to their popularity . Not everyone can afford such a car. Even sports cars with a raw driving experience cost more than many gearheads can accommodate. However, there is still hope, and that comes in the form of kit cars. Whether you want a taste of that sweet victory, be a part of history, or want to save some money, kit cars can be a great option. Kit cars are also good options if you want to build something yourself. If you want to just focus on the building aspect and want the rest of it taken care of (selecting the right parts or compatibility, for example), kit cars come up again as a solid choice. Here are some awesome kit cars across a wide price range you ought to check out. You can buy these assembled or build your own in your garage for a more hands-on experience and a new level of sense of ownership. Also, these kit cars are lightweight and as raw as they come, so you do not need to worry about the driving experience in any of these. All the information in this article regarding performance, specs and price have been obtained from the respective manufacturers' websites. Superlite Cars SL-C Price: $50,000 Sometimes, you just have to step back and wonder, ask yourself, '"How is this road legal?" The Superlite Cars SL-C will make you ponder the same notion once you see it. The SL-C is a racetrack-ready high-performance car that American manufacturer Superlite Cars has designed to compete against some of the best sports cars and even supercars in the market today. Most of these usually feature GM LS-series V8 engines as they are reliable , easily available, accessible to work on, and lightweight. The SL-C uses weight reduction and nimbleness to keep up with much more powerful supercars. However, to keep safety intact as well as to achieve road legal status, it boasts a TIG welded semi-monocoque chassis completely made of aluminum. Also, the outer body is all fiberglass, hence the superlative performance. Related: 10 Best Lightweight Sports Cars For Speed And Agility Race Car Replicas RCR40 Price: $28,295 - $48,595 If you liked what you saw above, then you can rest assured that the RCR40 will follow a similar design and manufacturing process. That's because Race Car Replicas and Superlite Cars are both sister companies, owned by a single American company. They also share the same manufacturing facilities located in Detroit. The RCR40 is a superb replica of the iconic Ford GT40. For those who do not know, the Ford GT40 is one of the most important cars in the manufacturer's history, winning multiple Le Mans titles for the American brand in the past. The original GT40 is a rare car, fetching high prices in auctions. Instead, you can get one of these replicas for $28,295 to $48,595 depending on the trim you choose . Related: Nostalgia: 15 Stunning Photos To Make You Remember The Original Ford GT40 JPS Motorsports 356 Speedster Kit Price: $27,995 (Minus Engine & Transmission) This one is for someone looking for a relatively simpler build with equally stunning results. Sometimes, getting a hands-on experience on a DIY Kit can get overwhelming, or too complex for some. Popular television host and car enthusiast Jay Leno's own replica-maker, JPS Motorsports sells an unpainted Porsche 356 Speedster kit for as low as $9,950 starting price. If you want a painted and upholstered kit, the price starts from around $27,995, minus the engine and transmission. The Porsche 356 Speedster is a special car that should get credit for other open-top Porsche sports cars to follow. There are several replica makers that offer a 356 Speedster kit of their own, so you are spoiled for choices if you dig the original and want a more affordable version for yourself. Related: Golden Design: A Look Back At The 1957 Porsche 356 A Speedster Prova Designs Countach Price: $20,000 Lamborghini Countach is one of the most influential cars in history. Not only is it one of the greatest cars Lamborghini has ever made , but the wedge-shaped design is now an iconic feature of many sports cars as well as most Lamborghini cars to come after the Countach. Prova Designs is an English replica maker founded by Paul Lawrenson in 1986. The Countach replica is one of their more notable products, and its accuracy and similarity to the original can easily fool most people into thinking it's an actual Countach. Compared to the original selling for around half a million in auctions, this replica is a bargain for someone looking to get a similar experience for a much more affordable price. Related: Here's Why The Lamborghini Countach From The Wolf Of Wall Street Is One Of The Coolest Cars In A Martin Scorsese Movie Price: $10,000 For the price of a used everyday daily-driver, you can get a DF Goblin complete with all the kit parts and a donor car. The Texas-made DF Goblin makes use of a custom tubular chassis and working mechanical parts from a Chevrolet Cobalt . You can fit any engine from a Chevy Cobalt in this one, so you can get your kit car to produce anywhere between 145 and 260 hp. With such a light frame and the lack of modern electronics between you and the road, you can only imagine how good of a track car it would be with the right parts. It's also on the more affordable side for kit cars, and one of the simpler builds you can get behind in your garage. Price: $26,000 The 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe is a rare car already. Moreover, the first of the six original Shelby Daytona Coupes became a piece of history when it became the first car that an American federal program has ever documented as a historically crucial national treasure in 2014. As a result, wanting one is natural, but possessing it is a whole different thing. JK Sports Cars offers a splendid replica of the Shelby Daytona, the DAX Coupe. For less than a new Mazda MX-5 Miata, the DAX Coupe can reach your garages. JK Sports Cars offer capable V8 engines from Ford, GM, and Rovers among other options. Lister Bell Lancia Stratos Price: $35,000 The Lancia Stratos never fails to come up in conversations regarding the greatest rally cars of all time . Ever since Lancia has stopped making the Stratos, the prices of used originals have gone through the roof. Moreover, the original Stratos was not a perfect car. Lister Bell offers its own take on the legendary car with all the charm minus the flaws that make it impractical and dangerous today. The LB Stratos sells for around $35,000, which is not exactly cheap. However, compared to the half-a-million-original, this seems like a bargain. Factory Five Cobra Mk IV Price: $11,000 The Shelby Cobra 427 is one of the more influential cars in history, and it also remains relevant even today . But, you must have started to see a theme going on here, which is that the original car is too rare today and/or too costly to own for most folks. As a result, a replica manufacturer comes in for the rescue. This time around, it's the American company Factory Five Racing. It designs and manufactures assembly kits, chassis, bodies, and other components for replicas and sports cars. The Cobra Mk.4 is a faithful Shelby Cobra 427 replica with all the design features to keep it accurate to the original while also adding some safety and tech to keep it accessible and feasible on today's streets. Related: Why The Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake Is The Most Dangerous American Sports Car Price: $65,000 to $120,000 Ultima is a British manufacturer that has been making sports cars and DIY kit cars since 1983 and going strong even today. The RS is the fastest, most versatile, and most aerodynamic sports car Ultima has ever made, and it can cost anywhere between $65,000 and $120,000. But for that price, you can have multiple engine options from Chevy LS (LS3/LS7/LSA) or LT (LT1/LT4/LT5) V8 with the top-spec making around 1,200 hp . Even with the low-spec trim, the lightweight chassis and carbon fiber used for different parts like the wing make it a formidable DIY Supercar to challenge some of the best on a track. Related: 19 Wicked DIY Supercars That Give The Big Names A Run For Their Money Caterham Seven Price: $48,200–$49,500 Caterham is sort of a poster boy for DIY kit cars that exceed every expectation we usually have from a kit car. Caterham used to work closely with Lotus, and ever since becoming their own thing, they have delivered one awesome must-drive sports car after another. The Caterham Seven, regardless of its trim, remains one of the safer and easier choices to go for when you're looking for a kit car you can build in your garage. The Caterham Seven offers lots of choices with multiple trims across a wide price range. In simpler words, the Caterham Seven is one of the first places you can start when you're looking for a versatile DIY kit car. Roy Wood Jr. Sets Hulu Comedy Special By Joe Otterson Joe Otterson TV Reporter ‘Halo’ Canceled After Two Seasons at Paramount+ 3 hours ago Leighton Meester, Quenlin Blackwell Join Rachel Sennott’s HBO Comedy Pilot (EXCLUSIVE) 6 hours ago Amazon Horror Comedy Pilot ‘Nightbeast’ Casts Cory Michael Smith, Michael Dorman, Miles Marthaller (EXCLUSIVE) 8 hours ago Roy Wood Jr. will debut his next stand up special on Hulu . 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UEFA EURO 2024: Meet the winners Sunday, July 14, 2024 Article summary Get the full lowdown on UEFA EURO 2024 winners Spain. Article top media content Article body. How they got there, top scorers, pedigree, key players and the coach – all you need to know about UEFA EURO 2024 winners Spain. Route to glory Group B winners 3-0 vs Croatia (Berlin, 15 June) 1-0 vs Italy (Gelsenkirchen, 20 June) 1-0 vs Albania (Düsseldorf, 24 June) Round of 16 4-1 vs Georgia (Cologne, 30 June) Quarter-final 2-1 aet vs Germany (Stuttgart, 5 July) Semi-final 2-1 vs France (Munich, 9 July) Final 2-1 vs England (Berlin, 10 July) Previous EURO best : Winners (1964, 2008, 2012) Previous EURO finals : 1964 (W vs Soviet Union), 1984 (L vs France), 2008 (W vs Germany), 2012 (W vs Italy) EURO 2020 : Semi-finals, lost 4-2 on penalties to Italy (1-1 aet) EURO 2024 in brief La Roja were in excellent form in Germany, winning all seven games while scoring 15 goals and conceding only four in the process. Winger Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest player ever to appear at a EURO against Croatia as Spain made light work of a tough group that also included holders Italy. Yamal laid on an assist as Spain showed their mettle to overcome hosts Germany in extra time in the quarter-finals, and an even more prodigious goalscoring feat ensued in the semi-final with his match-turning equaliser. In Berlin, Spain overcame England to become the first side to win four EURO titles. Coach: Luis de la Fuente A likeable Basque with a winning habit. He led Spanish national teams to EURO glory at age-group levels – Under-19s in 2015 and U21s in 2019 – and his senior team beat Italy and Croatia in winning the UEFA Nations League last summer. De la Fuente, who won the Spanish Liga as a full-back with Athletic Club, has generated a stand-out atmosphere, mentality and playing style since arriving in Germany; basically, his squad loved playing for him. Did you know? 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