Garage Builds
Small boats are a lot of fun. You can build one in your garage and have it in the water in no time.
Every boat I've built started with inexpensive materials — economy exterior grade plywood, epoxy, and a bit of glass tape. After testing, a coat of paint or varnish to protect her from the sun.
If you have a garage and a few weekends, you have everything you need to get started.
Why Build Small?
- ✦ Affordable materials — standard hardware-store plywood
- ✦ Build in your garage in a few weekends
- ✦ Light enough to car-top alone
- ✦ A great first project for learning the craft
- ✦ Perfect for family builds
- ✦ Easy to store and transport
The Boats
3.4m — 1 month build
Noosa
Started as a project with my son — living 2 blocks from a beautiful waterway with only a small garage. How could we not build a boat?
3.4m — 2 week build
Tewantin
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.
4.7m — sailing proa
Geelong
Narrow enough to walk along a footpath, yet she sails beautifully. Gets a lot of attention at the water. Assembly time: about 10 minutes.
Ready to Start Building?
Choose from the small boat plans and start your building adventure. Everything is designed to be built in a standard garage with basic tools.
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