Bateau.com

Bateau.com is a prominent online platform specializing in DIY boat plans, kits, and building materials, catering to amateur and professional boat builders worldwide. Founded in 1991 by designer Gilles Buhler, the site has been a go-to resource for enthusiasts constructing wooden or composite boats, from small dinghies to offshore cruisers. It emphasizes affordable, high-quality designs inspired by traditional lines but optimized for modern materials like plywood, epoxy, and fiberglass. While the main site remains operational for sales, its community forum was taken offline in recent years due to overwhelming bot traffic, shifting interactions to external networks like Boat Design Net.