http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 00:42:59 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Transom-Replacement-with-a-plywood-core/
Transom Replacement with a plywood core - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/PJQV/H12SVF7V/FDSPJQVH12SVF7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/PJQV/H12SVF7V/FDSPJQVH12SVF7V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/PJQV/H12SVF7V/FDSPJQVH12SVF7V.SMALL.jpg E-boat This tutorial will focus specifically on the most common type of transom job; how to replace/rebuild a plywood cored transom. We will show step by step the entire process using materials and techniques proven over many successful rebuilds. Following this guide will result in a rebuilt transom that i...
By: E-boat

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:21:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Plastic-Roller-Bearings/
Hardware Store Plastic Roller Bearings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/W7D7/GYZNV26P/FANW7D7GYZNV26P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/W7D7/GYZNV26P/FANW7D7GYZNV26P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/W7D7/GYZNV26P/FANW7D7GYZNV26P.SMALL.jpg Goodluck I've not actually used this for anything, just built a prototype from materials on hand. I've posted pictures, hopefully pretty self explanatory. The pictures aren't exactly what I describe. Again, just what I was able to work up as an example given materials I already had available. One should be ...
By: Goodluck

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:22:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hull-Assembly-Methods-Overview/
Hull Assembly Methods (Overview) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/VRKM/H0OJ1BM8/F5LVRKMH0OJ1BM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/VRKM/H0OJ1BM8/F5LVRKMH0OJ1BM8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/VRKM/H0OJ1BM8/F5LVRKMH0OJ1BM8.SMALL.jpg E-boat We use different panel assembly methods for our stitch and glue and composite boats: from the simple sharpie to the basket mold for larger hulls. You can use almost any method for any boat but each system has its advantages and is better fitted to a certain type of boat. Sharpie method: Well adapte...
By: E-boat

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:44:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-skinnt-Boat/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/0PNL/GYVDJV3K/F6A0PNLGYVDJV3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/0PNL/GYVDJV3K/F6A0PNLGYVDJV3K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/0PNL/GYVDJV3K/F6A0PNLGYVDJV3K.SMALL.jpg vectorges I am in the process of building a kayak/sampan/skinny boat. It is a long draw out story, which is available in full at a blog. Rather than repeat it here, I'll give you the link: http://vectorges.blogspot.com/2011/10/skinny-boat.html The synopsis is that I volunteered to recycle the scrap wood at ...
By: vectorges

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:58:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Optimist-sailboat-build/
Optimist sailboat build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/IZ3W/GYVDIIR4/F37IZ3WGYVDIIR4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/IZ3W/GYVDIIR4/F37IZ3WGYVDIIR4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/IZ3W/GYVDIIR4/F37IZ3WGYVDIIR4.SMALL.jpg superdave.morris Building the Wood/Epoxy Optimist In 1947 a gentleman named Clark Mills designed a small sail boat for kids to learn to build and sail called the Optimist.  This boat was designed to be built from 3 sheets of plywood, with basic woodworking abilities.  As time progressed, builders began to modify th...
By: superdave.morris

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:19:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-easy-sailboat-Protei-0091/
Fun & easy sailboat [Protei 009.1] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SMALL.jpg frits297 We are two students from the Technical University of Eindhoven and we are currently working on Protei, an open-source initiative to develop sailing drones to clean the oceans.  We designed and built a sailboat that could be easily adapted to different designs, we also took into account to built it ...
By: frits297

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:27:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Laying-Carbon-Fiber-Cloth-in-a-Kayak/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/JM68/GXL5YPTV/F2PJM68GXL5YPTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/JM68/GXL5YPTV/F2PJM68GXL5YPTV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/JM68/GXL5YPTV/F2PJM68GXL5YPTV.SMALL.jpg Guillemot Laying carbon fiber is not that different from fiberglass accept that it is black, and stays black. Where fiberglass starts white and becomes transparent when saturated with epoxy, carbon fiber stays opaque, so it can be tricky to tell if it is fully saturated. Where bubbles under glass are clearly ...
By: Guillemot

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:16:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Boat-Repair-with-Carbon-Fiber/
Boat Repair with Carbon Fiber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/CQXB/GXQJ7JD0/F7ECQXBGXQJ7JD0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/CQXB/GXQJ7JD0/F7ECQXBGXQJ7JD0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/CQXB/GXQJ7JD0/F7ECQXBGXQJ7JD0.SMALL.jpg schkip1973 This instructible is to show you how to make small repairs to watercraft eg. cracks or chips on kayaks, surfskis, surfboards etc. If you have ever paddled or lifted a kayak across rocks like these, you will probably need to do a repair. This 'ible will work for: - small wooden boats or kayaks - fi...
By: schkip1973

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:13:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Boat/
Build a Boat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/8ZS3/GW88L8F1/F7C8ZS3GW88L8F1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/8ZS3/GW88L8F1/F7C8ZS3GW88L8F1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/8ZS3/GW88L8F1/F7C8ZS3GW88L8F1.SMALL.jpg hiedadam Over about a six month period I built a boat. The hardest decision was to design my own or build from a set of plans that were already available. I chose the latter because there were already many, many plans available. The plans I built from are included in the book instant boatbuilding with dynam...
By: hiedadam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:55:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Plywood-Kayak/
Making a Plywood Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SJZ1/GWDXEUEN/FCHSJZ1GWDXEUEN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SJZ1/GWDXEUEN/FCHSJZ1GWDXEUEN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SJZ1/GWDXEUEN/FCHSJZ1GWDXEUEN.SMALL.jpg Guillemot The Jupiter Point series of kayak designs are intended as easy-to-build, fun-to-paddle, versatile collection of kayaks. With a simple 3-panel hull and unique 3-panel deck, the boats are quick to assemble, have a lot of character and perform very well. Plans are currently available for Ganymede a 13'...
By: Guillemot

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 23:54:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Project/
Radio Wave - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/MPGF/GVRFYWOU/F4FMPGFGVRFYWOU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/MPGF/GVRFYWOU/F4FMPGFGVRFYWOU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/MPGF/GVRFYWOU/F4FMPGFGVRFYWOU.SMALL.jpg fgarrettmunnoch Introducing the new Radio Wave. This new Product will revolutionize how sailors and water sport enthusiasts will listen to the radio, or just  put music to your ears in the shower. The radio wave is the result of a 12 week product design project at Dundee University. The task was to use the workings...
By: fgarrettmunnoch

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:04:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Anti-theft-Kayak-Cable/
Anti-theft Kayak Cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/RVNC/GUDENO3F/F0MRVNCGUDENO3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/RVNC/GUDENO3F/F0MRVNCGUDENO3F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/RVNC/GUDENO3F/F0MRVNCGUDENO3F.SMALL.jpg RangerJ The day I bought my first kayak, I had to make several stops on the way home and I realized there was nothing to stop a miscreant from taking it off the roof of my Explorer. After my first paddle, I immediately set out to make it theft resistant. My idea was that a vinyl clad steel clad cable wo...
By: RangerJ

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:04:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Swivel-Boat-Seat-For-Real-Cheap/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/Q05A/GTCP470Z/FHHQ05AGTCP470Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/Q05A/GTCP470Z/FHHQ05AGTCP470Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/Q05A/GTCP470Z/FHHQ05AGTCP470Z.SMALL.jpg DoDo729 Well after a beautiful two week European vacation, it is back to the grind so to speak.  So here is my next submission. When I bought my cabin, there was a 12' aluminium fishing boat included.  I already had a boat, so I gave this one to my son.  It did not have boat seats, so I decided to build so...
By: DoDo729

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:41:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/repairing-a-headsail/
repairing a headsail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/QULT/GRTHY0ZW/FEMQULTGRTHY0ZW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/QULT/GRTHY0ZW/FEMQULTGRTHY0ZW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/QULT/GRTHY0ZW/FEMQULTGRTHY0ZW.SMALL.jpg josh Recently, on an overnight sail to relocate a boat to a different marina, we tore the headsail on our catalina 37. While we planned to replace the sail this winter, there are still many weeks of sailing yet this season. We also have not quite saved the money to replace it yet. This sail is a Kevlar s...
By: josh

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:43:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Incredible-Paper-Canoe/
The Incredible Paper Canoe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/DI7B/GRLTQRT0/FFYDI7BGRLTQRT0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/DI7B/GRLTQRT0/FFYDI7BGRLTQRT0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/DI7B/GRLTQRT0/FFYDI7BGRLTQRT0.SMALL.jpg ANDY! I had the (perhaps) dumb idea about making paper mache boats after doing some research on paper mache racing shells (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papier-m%C3%A2ch%C3%A9). From the first couple of experiments with paper, I found that the material was pretty strong and light, so I made a canoe out of ...
By: ANDY!

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:44:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-Power-Pontoon-Playboat/
Sit On Kayak Pedal System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/JOL6/GQX1VLKV/FITJOL6GQX1VLKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/JOL6/GQX1VLKV/FITJOL6GQX1VLKV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/JOL6/GQX1VLKV/FITJOL6GQX1VLKV.SMALL.jpg LeonArchiTesla Made from a sit on kayak, a bicycle, weedeater and assorted parts, this water-craft is relatively easy to build, great exercise and fun! Gather materials 1 sheet of 2" blue insulation foam (4 ft X 8 ft) (or sit-on-top kayak) 1 bicycle (or 'Big Wheel' trike) 1 old 'Weed Eater' or weed whacker of ...
By: LeonArchiTesla

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2011 01:41:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sailing-Rig-for-a-Fiberglass-Canoe/
Sailing Rig for a Fiberglass Canoe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/QQWW/GQRAVOJ2/FASQQWWGQRAVOJ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/QQWW/GQRAVOJ2/FASQQWWGQRAVOJ2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/QQWW/GQRAVOJ2/FASQQWWGQRAVOJ2.SMALL.jpg MrC After paddling my son's shiny new Ocean Kayak, my old, often-repaired Indian River canoe felt like paddling a waterlogged door.  So in the interest of chasing fish along the Florida Gulf Coast's oysters and islands, I decided to add a sail.  The rules of the project were that I spend a minimal amo...
By: MrC

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 19:17:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Four-Hour-Kayak!/
Four Hour Kayak! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/KARU/0NAEP27XEY5/FYVKARU0NAEP27XEY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/KARU/0NAEP27XEY5/FYVKARU0NAEP27XEY5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/KARU/0NAEP27XEY5/FYVKARU0NAEP27XEY5.SMALL.jpg Matin You can build a kayak of green willow shoots, a blue tarp, some wire and Grip Clips in just four hours! The amount of willow used to make the kayak. amount of willow used. You can use any flexible saplings or branches. Some of the willow is twisted into ribs. Some into stringers. Some of the w...
By: Matin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:57:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/One-sheet-Jonboat/
One sheet Jonboat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/7Q21/GQ5QCJO4/FQ77Q21GQ5QCJO4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/7Q21/GQ5QCJO4/FQ77Q21GQ5QCJO4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/7Q21/GQ5QCJO4/FQ77Q21GQ5QCJO4.SMALL.jpg Verga The town I live in has a boat building/ racing contest every year. The challenge to this contest is the materials you are allowed to use as well as the ones you are not. You are limited to One sheet of plywood, Two 2x4's, One roll of duct tape, One pound of fasteners and no other adhsieves This ye...
By: Verga

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:02:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-BO-AT-Single-Sheet-Plywood-Boat/
The BO-AT Single Sheet Plywood Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/7MZW/GQ5QCJ2T/FSE7MZWGQ5QCJ2T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/7MZW/GQ5QCJ2T/FSE7MZWGQ5QCJ2T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/7MZW/GQ5QCJ2T/FSE7MZWGQ5QCJ2T.SMALL.jpg PaleoDan My son and I built this simple one sheet plywood boat following the plans and sage advice provided in the following link  http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/07/the-blue-crab-one-sheet-plywood-boat-tiny-yellow-house.html.  We saw this in a recent eNews from Make Magazine.  This is Not our design b...
By: PaleoDan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:51:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Repair-A-Scratched-Wooden-Oar/
How To Repair A Scratched Wooden Oar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/EG3D/GQ5Q4QSK/FXOEG3DGQ5Q4QSK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/EG3D/GQ5Q4QSK/FXOEG3DGQ5Q4QSK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/EG3D/GQ5Q4QSK/FXOEG3DGQ5Q4QSK.SMALL.jpg da animal freak After my last canoe trip, I noticed that one of my oars was badly scratched so I thought of the most simple way I could think of. It is very easy to fix, only takes 10-15 minutes! Get Your Material(s) all i used was a electric sander. If your not happy of the results because of the discoloration ...
By: da animal freak

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:47:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Cardboard-Canoe-for-your-Kids-in-the/
How to Make a Cardboard Canoe for your Kids in the Pool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/9RN6/GQ5PW757/FJZ9RN6GQ5PW757.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/9RN6/GQ5PW757/FJZ9RN6GQ5PW757.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/9RN6/GQ5PW757/FJZ9RN6GQ5PW757.SMALL.jpg vatosupreme This instructable shows how my friend Jared, my brother, and I  built a cardboard canoe for his kids to play with in the swimming pool. Materials Used: -Packing Tape - 1 1/2" - (lots(3 rolls)) -Cardboard - 1 sheet - 40" x 84" -Utility knife (to cut the patterns out of the cardboard) ...
By: vatosupreme

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:51:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-little-boat/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/8UFG/GP7II0SJ/FMT8UFGGP7II0SJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/8UFG/GP7II0SJ/FMT8UFGGP7II0SJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/8UFG/GP7II0SJ/FMT8UFGGP7II0SJ.SMALL.jpg tdem The aim of this project was to create a small boat which could fit into the back of our car. Total length is 1.4m, width 0.8m and depth 0.3m. The boat (called Appie ) was made from plywood leftovers and pallet wood. The bottom is 3.5mm ply, the sides 7mm ply. Polyurethane glue and latex house paint...
By: tdem

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:42:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Yacht-Chapter-7%3a-Get-an-Even-Better-One-and-F/
Free Yacht Chapter 7: Get an Even Better One and Fabulize it. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/VRTM/4WREV2Z7PDP/FZMVRTM4WREV2Z7PDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/VRTM/4WREV2Z7PDP/FZMVRTM4WREV2Z7PDP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/VRTM/4WREV2Z7PDP/FZMVRTM4WREV2Z7PDP.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson continues the Free Yacht saga begun at How to Get a Free YachtOn the first of the month I went to the marina office to pay the rent.I apologized for not paying on the 29th and asked about a free dinghy that was up for grabs.me: "And what's the story about the trimaran next to it?"he: "That's the mar...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2006 02:25:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Portage-cart-for-canoes-and-kayaks/
Portage cart for canoes and kayaks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/VPQQ/GPVEVVJK/FFMVPQQGPVEVVJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/VPQQ/GPVEVVJK/FFMVPQQGPVEVVJK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/VPQQ/GPVEVVJK/FFMVPQQGPVEVVJK.SMALL.jpg Lorddrake I have a large canoe (approx 17 feet long and 4 feet wide at the middle) and more often than not I am the only one physically able to move it (at least until the wee ones get bigger MUH HAHAhahahaha). It probably weighs close to 100 lbs empty.  I can pick it up and carry it but it is really awkward...
By: Lorddrake

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:08:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Construct-a-Simple-Boat/
How to Construct a Simple Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/COPN/G2HDZW6P/FNYCOPNG2HDZW6P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/COPN/G2HDZW6P/FNYCOPNG2HDZW6P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/COPN/G2HDZW6P/FNYCOPNG2HDZW6P.SMALL.jpg notjustsomeone Yes indeed, it is possible to build a boat without fiberglass or epoxy. I can hear you now, those that gasp in horror at such a notion, but believe you me it works. This instructable demonstrates the simple construction of a scow. While all construction details are drawn from others plans and instr...
By: notjustsomeone

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:14:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-new-marine-vinyl-boat-seats/
Making new marine vinyl boat seats - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/P8TJ/GP7IFLMF/F7BP8TJGP7IFLMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/P8TJ/GP7IFLMF/F7BP8TJGP7IFLMF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/P8TJ/GP7IFLMF/F7BP8TJGP7IFLMF.SMALL.jpg jskingry Alright, Finally got a little time to do some work so I made new seats and motor box for the back of the boat.  The plywood for the original motor box and seats was rotten to the the core so everything had to be rebuilt including new plywood, cushions, and vinyl.  This is how I did it, take note, t...
By: jskingry

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:49:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-and-PVC-Kayak/
Duct Tape and PVC Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/IJW0/GPBD2SZ8/FSUIJW0GPBD2SZ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/IJW0/GPBD2SZ8/FSUIJW0GPBD2SZ8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/IJW0/GPBD2SZ8/FSUIJW0GPBD2SZ8.SMALL.jpg hyroc346 This light-weight and easy to make kayak can be built in a few hours, weighs less than 20 pounds, and best of all, costs under $50.  While I wouldn't recommend taking it out in any rapids, it works great for calm water, so get out there and explore! Materials: Five 10' long, 3/4" Outer Diamete...
By: hyroc346

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:00:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-a-plastic-polyethylene-kayak-with-a-hole-/
Fixing a plastic (polyethylene) kayak with a hole in it - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/ZHG5/GALKYKQ3/F4SZHG5GALKYKQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/ZHG5/GALKYKQ3/F4SZHG5GALKYKQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/ZHG5/GALKYKQ3/F4SZHG5GALKYKQ3.SMALL.jpg WayfinderAli I work for Pamlico Sea Base ( http://pamlicoseabase.org ) as a sea kayaking guide. One of our trailers is built for canoes and doesn't have fenders over the tires. Unfortunately someone wasn't paying attention when loading it with kayaks and the sides of a few boats sat on the tire for a 2 hour tri...
By: WayfinderAli

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:25:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-One-sheet-boat-Alternate-Building/
"Building a One sheet boat" Alternate Building - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/YT8U/GLL4Y61F/F7RYT8UGLL4Y61F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/YT8U/GLL4Y61F/F7RYT8UGLL4Y61F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/YT8U/GLL4Y61F/F7RYT8UGLL4Y61F.SMALL.jpg lazarus441 Hello, I build myself a "One sheet boat" like Vegra did http://www.instructables.com/member/Verga/ but with some minor changes as seen on the last pages (btw: please ignore my grammar etc etc) First one of my changes My first change was that I cut down the Support frame from Vegras Origi...
By: lazarus441

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:30:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Inflatable-Sailboat/
Inflatable Sailboat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/NCQF/GLE1RRKG/F5LNCQFGLE1RRKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/NCQF/GLE1RRKG/F5LNCQFGLE1RRKG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/NCQF/GLE1RRKG/F5LNCQFGLE1RRKG.SMALL.jpg j_enzo One day I wanted to build an inflatable sailboat but I had no money, so I tried a cheap solution, I used PVC pipe. Visit my Blog http://microveleiros.blogspot.com Materials An inflatable boat, I used a Intex Seahawk 300 inflatable boat bad either will work, just adjust the measurements a...
By: j_enzo

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:49:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Buying-a-boat-online-Adventures-of-Lil-Putt-Resto/
Buying a boat online: Adventures of Lil Putt Restoration - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/C5AC/GKLJ2O7B/F42C5ACGKLJ2O7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/C5AC/GKLJ2O7B/F42C5ACGKLJ2O7B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/C5AC/GKLJ2O7B/F42C5ACGKLJ2O7B.SMALL.jpg station420 Lesson 1: Too Good to be True? A friend of mine found this boat online for $1500, so we went to have a look.  Initially, it was going to be a flip, but upon laying eyes on her, all entrepreneurial ideas went out the window.  My girlfriend and I fell in love with her and after some discussion ab...
By: station420

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:29:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-West-Greenland-style-Kayak-Paddle/
Making a West Greenland style Kayak Paddle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/9PGF/GHTLLHQN/FIO9PGFGHTLLHQN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/9PGF/GHTLLHQN/FIO9PGFGHTLLHQN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/9PGF/GHTLLHQN/FIO9PGFGHTLLHQN.SMALL.jpg rentmej The following is the process of building a West Greenland style Kayak Paddle, designed to your personal dimensions and based on an Inuit design that evolved over thousands of years.  This is a paddle bred for speed, endurance and stealth. Buying one of these can cost from $250 to $500, I made mine ...
By: rentmej

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:49:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-boat/
Duct Tape Boat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8GY7/GE056U9F/F2T8GY7GE056U9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8GY7/GE056U9F/F2T8GY7GE056U9F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8GY7/GE056U9F/F2T8GY7GE056U9F.SMALL.jpg lselse3 This weekend project will amaze your friends and provide loads of enterianment. It proves that duct take can do any thing.  Project time: About 5 hours Materials 20 rolls of duct tape. Hog panneling. About 200 zip-ties. Four (to make the inside not sticky). Optional trolling motor. The Frame. ...
By: lselse3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:24:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/8-Folding-Kayak/
8' Folding Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/2RVR/GDPPMAUS/FRK2RVRGDPPMAUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/2RVR/GDPPMAUS/FRK2RVRGDPPMAUS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/2RVR/GDPPMAUS/FRK2RVRGDPPMAUS.SMALL.jpg wizgirl I made an 8' Folding Kayak for around $100 based on plans by Jess E. Rathburn originally published in Popular Mechanics in 1963. The plans have been modified by multiple people and instructions are available online for free in various locations: http://www.vintageprojects.com/boats/folding-kayak.pd...
By: wizgirl

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Sep 2010 02:38:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Greenland-Kayak-8/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/QTH5/FUI0SGH4/FG2QTH5FUI0SGH4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/QTH5/FUI0SGH4/FG2QTH5FUI0SGH4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/QTH5/FUI0SGH4/FG2QTH5FUI0SGH4.SMALL.jpg StumpChunkman This is a collection of Instructables by member nativewater on how to build a Greenland kayak. Build a Greenland Kayak This instructible will teach you how to build a 17 foot long Greenland kayak that will weigh between 30 and 40 pounds and cost less than $300 in materials. Compare that with the...
By: StumpChunkman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 23:11:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Rowing-Shell/
Building a Rowing Shell - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/8A19/FMZADC1M/FY18A19FMZADC1M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/8A19/FMZADC1M/FY18A19FMZADC1M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/8A19/FMZADC1M/FY18A19FMZADC1M.SMALL.jpg damonv How to build a rowing shell using a hot-wire cutter and hand-layup fiberglass Cut foam Foam cutting is an easy way to get a smooth 3D shape. Pink housing insulation foam is also very cheap. If I remember correctly, it took about 10 sheets of 2inx2ftx8ft to build this boat. The process is simple. ...
By: damonv

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Nov 2008 21:25:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-One-sheet-boat/
Building a One sheet boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/X2ZC/GCJ0YB4H/FPWX2ZCGCJ0YB4H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/X2ZC/GCJ0YB4H/FPWX2ZCGCJ0YB4H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/X2ZC/GCJ0YB4H/FPWX2ZCGCJ0YB4H.SMALL.jpg Verga Warning: Woodworking is inherently dangerous. You are using sharp tools some of them spinning at large RPM's. You need to be wearing eye protection at all times, hearing protection as needed and because you are going to be working on some very small pieces you must use a push stick. Niether I or Ins...
By: Verga

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Stitch-and-Glue-Kayak/
Stitch and Glue Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/SR2D/GBVJ7VTX/FP3SR2DGBVJ7VTX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/SR2D/GBVJ7VTX/FP3SR2DGBVJ7VTX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/SR2D/GBVJ7VTX/FP3SR2DGBVJ7VTX.SMALL.jpg LongToe Although I had never actually kayaked before, one day I decided to make a stitch and glue kayak. For a non-kayaker I'm not sure why, but it had to do with a rowing class I had taken once, and I wanted to get out on the water on my own boat. Also, building a rowing shell seemed difficult, better to...
By: LongToe

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Aug 2010 06:29:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-foldable-kayak-trolley-in-20-minutes/
Simple foldable kayak trolley in 20 minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/EU1R/FW5H08QN/F82EU1RFW5H08QN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/EU1R/FW5H08QN/F82EU1RFW5H08QN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/EU1R/FW5H08QN/F82EU1RFW5H08QN.SMALL.jpg chusgs A simple kayak trolley, made in PVC tubing. Easily to disassembly for transportation. It is lightweight and fits perfectly an Ocean Kayak Malibu II sit-on-top kayak. If you have a different kayak, only need to adjust the distance between holes in the frame to make it fit.Enjoy it ;-) Materials Tw...
By: chusgs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:27:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/ChannelIslands2/
Trip Log: Return to the California Channel Islands - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/4AIC/G825I9TI/FG64AICG825I9TI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/4AIC/G825I9TI/FG64AICG825I9TI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/4AIC/G825I9TI/FG64AICG825I9TI.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson I'd been sailing all night, cold in the big dark waves, bright stars above and bright phosphorescence in the water. I was sitting on the platform between my main hull and the outrigger, with my feet over the water. Suddenly something glowing big in the water under me. Three dolphins swimming right u...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:50:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Foamboat-construction/
Foamboat construction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/BUPD/F2ZML3J9/FG5BUPDF2ZML3J9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/BUPD/F2ZML3J9/FG5BUPDF2ZML3J9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/BUPD/F2ZML3J9/FG5BUPDF2ZML3J9.SMALL.jpg unclesam Go from sketch to model to fullsize solid boat hull in easy steps using my FOAMBOAT method. Wrapping fiberglass over a pre-carved foam male mold is not new, it is regularly used to make custom surfboards. What I offer is a way to shape a mold that will yield smooth, symmetrical and repeatable result...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:02:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Traditional-Polynesian-Ice-Canoe-Ice-Proa/
Traditional Polynesian Ice Canoe (Ice Proa) - How to Kite Ice Sail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/84A7/0PYEQZJI1ML/FW584A70PYEQZJI1ML.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/84A7/0PYEQZJI1ML/FW584A70PYEQZJI1ML.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/84A7/0PYEQZJI1ML/FW584A70PYEQZJI1ML.SMALL.jpg ewilhelm Once it's too cold to kitesurf in the water, it's time to find a frozen lake and kite on top of the water. Build a "traditional" Polynesian ice canoe using aluminum extrusion or whatever material you have at hand. If the water ever froze in Polynesia, I'm sure this is what their ice kite/sail cra...
By: ewilhelm

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:59:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Kayak-with-addition-Outrigger/
Water Bottle Kayak with Outrigger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/OETK/G1ZGOUKV/FKQOETKG1ZGOUKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/OETK/G1ZGOUKV/FKQOETKG1ZGOUKV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/OETK/G1ZGOUKV/FKQOETKG1ZGOUKV.SMALL.jpg MrL33TPenguin  Ok, ok, this is a first instructable that I'm going to be publishing here and I hope that it isn't my last. This is going to be something like a journal / part instructable, so please bear with me. And now, I'm proud to present to you all......... HUNK O' JUNK!!!! UPDATE January  9, 2010; Guam T...
By: MrL33TPenguin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:26:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Eskimo-Kayak-Paddle/
Make an Eskimo Style Kayak Paddle from 2x4 Scrap Wood in 1.5 hours - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/S1R8/G1BBD8EL/F3US1R8G1BBD8EL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/S1R8/G1BBD8EL/F3US1R8G1BBD8EL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/S1R8/G1BBD8EL/F3US1R8G1BBD8EL.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson This traditional pattern of paddle is a joy to use. The blades aren't feathered (rotated relative to each other) so they're easy for beginners to use.I just made two of these in less than 3 hours according to the timestamps on the photos.I wasn't rushing, that's just how long it took.Read Nativewate...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:26:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mast-Raising/
Free Yacht Chapter 13: Raise the New Mast! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/1D95/G0KQKRHL/FRZ1D95G0KQKRHL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/1D95/G0KQKRHL/FRZ1D95G0KQKRHL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/1D95/G0KQKRHL/FRZ1D95G0KQKRHL.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson We've sailed Solara with giant kites all summer. It's been a hoot. Now we're going to put a new (to us) mast on it. We'll rig it so we can use either kites or sails.Episode 13 - how perfect? We're all scared to death about this task.Many thanks to Pete, Gus, Victor, Kenny, Joanna, Effie, and everyon...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:12:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Ships-Helm/
Ship's Helm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/9KJF/FZ8J4DWZ/FF19KJFFZ8J4DWZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/9KJF/FZ8J4DWZ/FF19KJFFZ8J4DWZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/9KJF/FZ8J4DWZ/FF19KJFFZ8J4DWZ.SMALL.jpg frank farrell Making a Ship's Helm From Scrap Timber. making rings for front, back and centre make two rings and two centres from plywood.Use a large size compass ( I made one for an earlier project ) and scribe two set of concentric circles. Outer diameter is 600mm, inner diameter is 400mm. This plywood is 3m...
By: frank farrell

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:35:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rescuing-someone-fallen-overboard-from-a-boat/
Rescuing someone fallen overboard from a boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/JHD6/FZHLAYGJ/F1CJHD6FZHLAYGJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/JHD6/FZHLAYGJ/F1CJHD6FZHLAYGJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/JHD6/FZHLAYGJ/F1CJHD6FZHLAYGJ.SMALL.jpg adaviel (try this, it's fun - and who knows, you might save a life one day) If someone falls into a pool, it's usually more humourous than a cause for alarm. Even if they are hurt, as long as someone sees them, they can be pulled out quickly enough to prevent drowning.If they fall from a boat, or into a fas...
By: adaviel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:12:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Life-Better-with-a-Sailboat-in-a-Closet/
Make Life Better with a Sailboat-in-a-Closet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/C0ME/WZWEV2ZKMU2/FS6C0MEWZWEV2ZKMU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/C0ME/WZWEV2ZKMU2/FS6C0MEWZWEV2ZKMU2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/C0ME/WZWEV2ZKMU2/FS6C0MEWZWEV2ZKMU2.SMALL.jpg Wade Tarzia [SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION: If you like this kind of writing style, feel free to visit my blog, Tristram Shandy in the 21st Century, www.tristramshandy21st.blogspot.com.  If you do NOT like my style, do NOT visit the blog! I want no harm to come to you!  NOTE May 2011 -- I have been a little lazy at ...
By: Wade Tarzia

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:53:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-cardboard-kayak-for-less-than-40/
How to build a cardboard kayak for less than 40$ (Updated with template) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/PRBF/FYYNDWWX/FRMPRBFFYYNDWWX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/PRBF/FYYNDWWX/FRMPRBFFYYNDWWX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/PRBF/FYYNDWWX/FRMPRBFFYYNDWWX.SMALL.jpg msd8 I decided to build a kayak out of cardboard using a plywood lamination technique in order to make the cardboard strong enough. Basically cardboard has a grain like wood, so you just change the grain direction with each layer, like they do when they make plywood, and viola, you have "plyboard". As a ...
By: msd8

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