{"product_id":"simmons-sea-skiff-19","title":"Simmons Sea-Skiff 18'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-692480e1-e81c-8325-a07f-6c25ee900565-27\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-58\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b1915bb0-239c-4990-949a-c4ba923c6145\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eSimmons Boat Plans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eA Coastal Classic, Built for Work and Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eIn 1946, North Carolina carpenter Thomas Norwood Simmons built a boat for local waterman Norman Piner—unwittingly launching what would become the iconic Sea-Skiff. Developed in the late 1940s and early 1950s to meet the need for a lightweight yet capable coastal craft, the Simmons Sea-Skiff is a masterclass in practical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eWith its distinctive upswept bow, semi-V entry forward, flat run aft, and protected outboard well, the Sea-Skiff blends seaworthiness with shallow-water versatility. It can be launched straight from the beach into open water, handles ocean chop with confidence, and draws just five inches—perfect for navigating marshes and tidal creeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eThe result is a uniquely American working skiff: part whaleboat, part shove skiff, and wholly adaptable. Whether you’re drawn to its coastal heritage or its smart, efficient hull form, the Simmons Sea-Skiff remains a timeless and capable design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1186\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBuild your own piece of maritime history with these classic Simmons boat plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003eArticles about building the 18' skiff can be found in WoodenBoat issues 186, 187 \u0026amp; 188.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The WoodenBoat Store","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":46852628938970,"sku":"400-175","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital","offer_id":46852628971738,"sku":"400-175D","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/4098\/7482\/files\/Simmons7_f908f82a-ae58-47f0-bd35-3d574515dae9.jpg?v=1771347023","url":"https:\/\/www.woodenboatstore.sbs\/products\/simmons-sea-skiff-19","provider":"The WoodenBoat Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}