B&B Yacht Designs

B&B Yacht Designs, founded by Graham and Carla Byrnes in North Carolina, specializes in lightweight, plywood-epoxy sailboats and powerboats designed for home builders. Established in the early 1990s, the company focuses on stitch-and-glue construction, offering plans and CNC-cut kits for small craft like dinghies, day sailors, and trailerable cruisers. Their designs emphasize performance, simplicity, and affordability, appealing to DIY enthusiasts and small-boat sailors who value responsiveness and ease of build. Known for the Core Sound series, B&B blends traditional sharpie hulls with modern materials, earning a loyal following in coastal sailing communities, particularly in the U.S. and Australia.