I’m in the early planning stages here. My workshop is in my basement but I have room in my garage for a 16’ boat. I’d rather not take on something that large as a first effort. Im thinking a 12’ skiff. This will be used exclusively on small lakes for fishing and just cruising around with the wife and kids.

There are so many skiff plans out there that it’s difficult to wade through and choose. I know asthetically what I like but I don’t know enough about boatbuilding to determine if a certain design is a good one or a bad one. I love the look of the peeler skiff from clcboats. I don’t want a center console and plan to add a small 5-10hp outboard.

Skill wise I don’t need (or want to spend the money for) a complete kit. I’d rather just buy plans.

Advise would be great as well as suggestions for good plans.