CLC is synonymous with stitch-and-glue boatbuilding, making our partnership with Sam Devlin and his company, Devlin Designing Boat Builders, a natural fit. With 40 years of experience in the stitch-and-glue method, Sam is passionate about teaching others to build boats. His designs are both unique and practical, offering something for a variety of boating enthusiasts. Together, we’re bringing some of Sam’s well-known, meticulously crafted designs to life in kit form, offering high-quality, versatile watercraft for those with the skills and passion to build them.

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Black Brant III

Black Brant III

Black Brant III – The Ultimate Shallow-Water Hunting Boat Designed for hunters who demand speed, efficiency, and versatility, the Black Brant III is the evolution of years of boat-building expertise. Built for those who navigate shallow...

from $3375.00

Bluebill 12 Duckboat

Bluebill 12 Duckboat

Devlin Bluebill 12: The Ultimate Two-Hunter Sneakbox The Devlin Bluebill 12 is a refined evolution of the Broadbill sneakbox, designed to accommodate two hunters and their gear while maintaining the stealth and efficiency that waterfowl hunters...

from $2919.00

Candlefish 13

Candlefish 13

The Candlefish 13 is a versatile small fishing boat. Originally designed as a cartoppable skiff for high-latitude rivers and lakes, it has since proven to be an excellent yacht tender as well. With one person aboard, she draws just 4.5 inches...

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Candlefish 16

Candlefish 16

The Candlefish 16 is a rugged and seaworthy fishing skiff built to handle changing weather and strong tides. Deep enough to keep passengers dry yet light enough to launch from the beach, it performs exceptionally well with 10 to 30 hp....

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Broadbill 11

Broadbill 11

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY COMING SOON Devlin Broadbill 11: The Ultimate Solo Sneakbox The Broadbill is the smallest in Sam's lineup of SneakBox-style hunting boats, designed specifically for the solo hunter. Its lightweight and compact design...

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Candlefish 16 - Casting Deck

Candlefish 16 - Casting Deck

The Candlefish 16 Casting Deck is a rugged and seaworthy fishing skiff built to handle changing weather and strong tides with confidence. Deep enough to keep passengers dry yet light enough to launch from the beach, it performs exceptionally...

from $6299.00

Cackler 14

Cackler 14

Devlin Cackler 14: The Ultimate Seaworthy Hunting Skiff The Cackler is a next-generation hunting skiff, built for hunters who need a boat that can handle rough conditions and cover long distances quickly—especially in the cold,...

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Dipper 19

Dipper 19

Originally designed to fit in a 20′ shipping container, the Dipper 19 is roomy inside, with a number of noteworthy features. The first is her use of twin 4 cycle outboards on the stern. There is no burying of the outboards in a well...

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Gosling 10

Gosling 10

A design/build customer with a larger cruising boat needed a dinghy that could handle four adults, the family dog, gear, a powerful outboard, and still offer a rowing option. That’s a tall order for a compact design! In response, Sam...

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