Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take Credit Cards? How can I pay for my plans? As if August 1, 2007, you can now use the PayPal ordering system to pay for most plans. PayPal accepts Visa / MC / AmEx / Discover / eCheck / PayPal. Or you can send a check or money order to: D. N. Hylan & Associates, 53 Benjamin River Drive, Brooklin, ME, 04616. We do not wait for personal checks to clear, usually shipping your order within a day or two. We ship by U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail, but contact us if other arrangements are necessary. We ship by U.S. Postal Service International Priority Mail, but contact us if other arrangements are necessary. Do you ship plans outside of the US? Yes, we will ship plans anywhere. International postage rates are double the domestic rates, usually $20.00 for plans or $8.00 for CDs. Before I buy, where can I get more information on your designs? We offer free online downloadable study plans (in Adobe Acrobat format) for some of our designs. These include specifications, a couple of photos of the boat under construction, photos of the completed boat, and a couple of sample plans. For other designs, a link to a brief downloadable study plan from woodenboat.com is provided. WoodenBoat charges a nominal fee (as little as $0.99) for these downloads. Finally, in a couple of cases we can mail you a printed study plan. For some designs, a separate CD is also available which includes 100s of photos of the boat under construction. This can be helpful, particularly for amateur builders, in visualizing and planning the construction process. Can I count on you for help in building a boat to one of your designs? We want your project to have the best possible outcome, but unfortunately, if we answered every question that came our way, we would never get anything else done. You might consider asking someone to work with you on your project. This person may have more experience than you, and two heads are usually better than one. Our CDs (when available), we provide a more extensive FAQ section addressing builder’s questions, as well as a list of applicable books and sources for materials. Old WoodBoat Magazines are a great source of information – check out their on-line index. Finally, the WoodenBoat Forum at WoodenBoat.com can be a source of helpful (and sometimes not so helpful) information. If you need to contact me, e-mail me through this web site and include your phone number and best time to call. What are the pros & cons of traditional construction? Traditional plank on frame construction is the real thing – just what builders like Herreshoff and Lawley used. Some builders enjoy working in real wood and avoiding epoxy. A higher level of skill is required for traditional construction – joints are more complicated, steam bending is required, and better fits are required. What are the pros & cons of glued lapstrake construction? Glued lapstrake plywood boats are immune to drying out and the problems associated with the natural shrinking and swelling cycle of wood. They don’t leak, and are much better able to withstand life on a trailer. Their maintenance is slightly lower and the skills required to build them are less fussy. I love one of your designs, but I do not have the time or interest to build my own. How much does it cost to have one built for me? As a designer/builder, we'd be glad to custom-build one of our designs for you. Please contact me to discuss further. You can also use the plans to consult with other builders for their prices.

For information on any of our services, you can contact Doug at: D. N. Hylan & Associates 53 Benjamin River Drive Brooklin, ME 04616 Phone:     207-359-9807 Fax:          207-359-9807 E-mail: