I have built a don hill boat (20+ years ago) and a Tracy O'Brien boat. The O'Brien was a better row, and was the best rowing boat I have rowed. I've owned Clackacraft and Lavro boats, as well as the wooden boats, and have rowed several metal boats. The wooden boats handled better. However, they aren't as tough. The O'brien is the tougher of the designs, due to it's construction style.

Try the Wooden Boat Shop in Seattle for plans
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