Small Boats
Small Boat Building
Small boats are a lot of fun. You can build one in your garage, and have it in the water in no time.
The boats I have built were all made from inexpensive materials. Economy exterior grade plywood, epoxy and a bit of glass tape. After you've finished testing, a coat of paint or varnish to protect her from the sun.
🎥 Featured Video
Watch the Noosa boat building project - a perfect example of small boat construction.
Build Time: 1 month
Materials: Plywood & epoxy
Location: Garage build
Difficulty: Beginner friendly
Featured Small Boats
Noosa
This boat started life as a project with my son. Living 2 blocks away from a beautiful waterway, but with only a small garage to build in. How could we not build a boat for it?
Tewantin
This little boat I built in 2 weeks and it really flew... Fast, light and made in plywood. Light enough to car top alone and stable in the water. Finished in hard white polyurethane paint.
Geelong
Geelong gets a lot of attention whenever I head to the water. She sails beautifully is narrow enough to walk along footpaths. Assembly time is about 10 mins…
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Why Build Small Boats?
- ✓ Affordable materials and tools
- ✓ Quick to build and launch
- ✓ Perfect for learning boat building
- ✓ Great for family projects
- ✓ Easy to transport and store
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Choose from our selection of small boat plans and start your building adventure today.
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