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Banjo 20 for Sale

The Banjo 20 has just become available. She is a wonderful outboard pocket cruiser that can be trailered anywhere. Check out the Brochure that provides specs and photos and pricing by clicking on the photo above.

Banjo 20 Outboard, Pocket Cruiser

Banjo 20 Study Plans are Here! Study plans include 2 drawings and 5 photos of the completed boat. Click on the photo above to read what Sam wrote when he designed the trailerable pocket cruiser.

Bella 10 from Devlin Boat Gets A Workout in Puget Sound!

See a Devlin Built Bella 10 in this great Small Boat Monthly Magazine article by Christopher Cunningham. It scoots along with oars as well as a small electric outboard option.

Bella 12 Build Team!

Grandpa and his two grandsons build the Bella 12. See photos and story in this Small Boats Monthly magazine article. Click on photo above to get to the link to this brand new article.

Blue Fin 54 ‘Lucky Star’ – Built in Russia

It would be hard to find a more sterling example of a customer built Devlin boat. This Blue Fin 54 was built by Temur Rukhaya and his crew in Russia. Temur named her the ‘Lucky Star’. He not only builds a beautiful boat, but he makes great videos as well. Here is...

Boats Afloat Show, Seattle, September 12-15

A quick thank you to all who visited us this last weekend at the Seattle Boats Afloat Show. Please check out our 2 newest offerings in the preloved category right here on our website homepage. We hope to wet your appetite for a return visit to devlinboat.com soon as we get ready to launch our newest build of a 26 foot full displacement diesel tug.

Edwin S. Dawson, a Sockeye45, is for sale

Candlefish 16 – Casting Deck – Summer Sale – Downloadable Construction Plans – 25% Off!

The Casting Deck version of the Candlefish 16 is now available as study plans or full construction plans. This requested new version of the Candlefish resonated with Sam and now we offer it to the homebuilder.

Chip Hanauer on the Flipside of Boating

It’s safe to say that Chip Hanauer is one of THE names in unlimited hydroplane racing, which my father called the most dangerous sport on Earth. Bear in mind my dad once owned a Bumblebee Bass boat capable of 110 mph, so what would he know? Chip is an inductee of...

Devlin Licensed Builder Wins Best Boat Award

Heung Jin T&D Co., Ltd. is a fine builder of Devlin Boats in South Korea. They recently won the Best Boat Award for the second year in a row at the Busan Boat Show! Congratulations to Jung Hoi In and his team! Here’s a great video from our licensed boatbuilding...

Driftwood – Black Crown 31 – 1996 – Sold!

What do the Black Crown Sam Devlin designed and built boats Driftwood, Wood Duck and Moonglow all have in common? They have returned to the site of their birth for extensive refreshing and updating of already wonderful, compact, economical, and seaworthy cruisers ideal for 2 to 4 persons. Driftwood will cruise easily at 12 to 18 knots using only 3-5 gallons per hour yet can kick up to 22 knots when you need to make a tidal gate or quickly cross a shipping lane. She is fully equipped and ready to cruise today. Call or email Sam - 360-866-0164, sam@devlinboat.com

Happy 4th of July – Summer’s Here Sale! – 25% Off Downloadable Construction Plans

To help boat dreamers and builders like us in these Covid challanged times we are continuing to offer reduced prices on ALL construction plans!

Island Time 33

The Island Time 33 is Sam's newest design. A shallow draft outboard cruiser for two that Sam introduces in the current issue of PassageMaker Magazine. Available as study plans.

Jan/Feb 2021 Passagemaker Magazine Issue Alert: MugWump 22 Story By Sam Devlin

Tiny Home/Travel Trailer/Mini Cruiser - The MugWump22 - A design that can fulfill a trio of dreams in one package!

Josephine for Sale

Sam is offering his very own cruising and fully restored 1934 Northwest Salmon Troller for sale. Check out the many photos and detailed specs in the link to Josephine's brochure.

Kingfisher 28

The Kingfisher series of study plans welcomes a new member into the under 30 foot diesel cruiser category.

MugWump 22 – Summer Sale – Downloadable Construction Plans 25% Off!

Full Construction plans are now available for the MugWump 22. And this design does it all in a small trailerable package! Travel trailer, tiny home, and pocket cruiser that can be towed by a 1/2 ton pickup or mid-sized SUV.

New Powered Vessel of the Year Award 2021!

RMK Marine in Turkey builds Sam's Tugzilla design in Turkey and Ittir Kaktir goes on to win the 2021 Classic Boat Magazine New Powered Vessel of the year award.

North Haven 26 – New Design – Downloadable Construction Plans at 25% Off!

This new and extended version of the North Haven 24 maintains the 8'6' beam for trailering while lengthening it's footprint with a flotational swimstep that lengthens the waterline and supports a much higher HP outboard for those seeking to get to and from their fishing grounds quickly. Added transom seating and more headroom in the berth area improve cruising and for those seeking economy over speed a smaller outboard will allow better fuel economy and because of the increased waterline. Study plans and construction plans are available now.

Oolichan 13

Oolichan 13 is the Northwest Native American name for the Candlefish. Check out this new variation of the Candlefish 13 aimed at a wider, faster, more stable platform for fishing. Study plans and Construction plans available!

Oolichan 13 vs. Candlefish 13: Side by Side Comparison!

Comparing the Candlefish 13 to the Oolichan 13 - a new third page for the study plans has been added today! See the differences drawn clearly and explained.