So, I noticed this boat shop in New Brunswick as they have a little 20' x 8'6" shantyboat appearing on next month's Woodenboat issue. A great idea for someone who wants to go simple, but not far. There's a lot of cool small is beautiful type stuff on their website, too. I especially like the homemade jigsaw made from a bike crank and a sewing machine.
http://www.harrybryan.com/harrybryan/
Enjoy!
Oh, and I just noticed the 7' rowing dinghy on there named Ladybug. Uses the oars and a wheel to become like a wheelbarrow on the beach. How clever is that!
Neat site, thanks. I like their boat plans also
Here, here, lovely stuff.