Archive for February, 2010

Fiberglass boat building has become increasingly popular over the last several decades.  There are several reasons for this.  Fiberglass is relatively inexpensive when compared to some other materials, is fairly simple to use and it does not rot or leak. One of the main disadvantages of fiberglass is the many health risks associated with inhaling the dust of the fibers.  This is why it is inherently important to take every necessary precaution if you will be exposed to fiberglass before… Read more

Sailing is a wonderful way to relax, and you can build yourself a basic sailboat quite easily with simple wooden sailboat plans.  Even if you have never built a boat before, a project such as this is pretty straight forward. It should be understood that building a sailboat with basic sailboat plans will not result in a huge yacht.  What you will end up with is a small personal craft that will provide you with many hours of enjoyment.  Once you build your first sailboat with a basic plan,… Read more

If you take into consideration that the average aluminum boat takes about 2,000 hours to build and the shop costs associated with this type of build are about $25.00 per hour, that adds up to a lot of money. Costing out materials on your own, with a really good set of aluminum boat plans can save you a lot of money.  The biggest investment that you will make is your time; however, if you enjoy a challenge, you will likely enjoy every moment of aluminum boat building. Aluminum is one of… Read more

There is a lot to think about before beginners start searching online for wooden boat plans to use with their first boat building project.  The space needed to build your own boat goes beyond what a typical DIY home woodworking project needs.  You must choose a method of construction that best suits your experience, so it will be important to do some reading on several boat building methods. There is one method that stands out as the best choice for the amateur, and that is stitch and glue… Read more

Canoes are one of the most versatile water crafts that you can own.  They are light and you do not need a trailer to haul them. It can be rather expensive to buy a canoe, so if you would like to own one, but really can’t afford to purchase one, you might consider looking at canoe building plans. One of the most simple boats is a canoe and it can be very rewarding to build one yourself. Believe it or not, constructing your own canoe can be fairly easy to accomplish with a good set of boat… Read more