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What does a kit contain? What does a Panel kit contain? Do we sell plans etc etc. Click here to find most of your Swallow Boats Kit questions answered.

Do we Sell Plans?
Swallow Boats do not currently sell plans. We invest considerable time and money in producing our designs and need to recoup some of that investment through kit and complete boat sales.
To offer a half way house between a full kit and plans we also offer Panel Kits, see below.

What is a Panel Kit?
A Panel Kit comprises all the plywood for a given boat, CNC cut to shape, together with a set of plans and our full set of standard annexes (see sample instructions). For an average Swallow Boat, this would include hull panels, bulkheads, seating arrangements, decks - in essence, all the basic structure of the boat. We can also offer a modular system whereby you can choose to buy the sails, epoxy and hardwood and possibly some fittings from us too.
Panel Kits have the advantage of circumventing the need for lofting and they ensure that you end up with a very accurate boat that fits together easily.
The panel kits are significantly cheaper than complete kits, but this is a reflection on what is included. They do not contain every screw, cleat and length of rope as our current kits do, but will leave more experienced builders to add their own touch. They are also be more suitable for our larger craft. If you are interested in panel kits then please contact us.

What do the Kits Contain?
For UK customers, the full kits contain everything that you need except the paint and oars.  The epoxy, sails, rigging, rope, fittings, screws etc are all included.
For overseas customers we do not include the Epoxy Resin. This is because it is classed as a hazardous substance and is expensive to ship. We can help you find a local dealer in your region and advise on quantities you should buy.

How long do they take to build?
This obviously depends on the boat. Most people take around 3-4 months to finish our Storm 15 kit. We take around 180 hours but are obviously set up to do it.

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