http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:11 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-tape-and-Tarp-Kayak/
Duct tape and Tarp Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/7B0E/HGU2PHFL/FJT7B0EHGU2PHFL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/7B0E/HGU2PHFL/FJT7B0EHGU2PHFL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/7B0E/HGU2PHFL/FJT7B0EHGU2PHFL.SMALL.jpg shaneoh3 In the start of my junior year (High School), I decided to make a boat with a friend. After a month, the kayak/boat was complete, and we tested it out in the school pool. It was a great success - I was able to stand on the kayak and not flip it over! I also wrote an article, Tungstite the Kayak: Si...
By: shaneoh3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 22:20:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-coroplast-boat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/HMRR/HFD1F5VG/FN1HMRRHFD1F5VG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/HMRR/HFD1F5VG/FN1HMRRHFD1F5VG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/HMRR/HFD1F5VG/FN1HMRRHFD1F5VG.SMALL.jpg BATbuilder What did you make? I made a coroplast boat.  What is coroplast?  Coroplast is a plastic material that you can fold just like cardboard, but it is waterproof.  The hull is made from a folded piece of coroplast with a piece of plywood for the transom (the flat part on the back of the boat).  I used P...
By: BATbuilder

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:44:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Sailboat-Rudder-from-Scratch/
How to Build a Sailboat Rudder from Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/8G6J/HET0ZT6K/F8I8G6JHET0ZT6K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/8G6J/HET0ZT6K/F8I8G6JHET0ZT6K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/8G6J/HET0ZT6K/F8I8G6JHET0ZT6K.SMALL.jpg Ellen the Generous This particular rudder is built off of the original rudder for a ~20' Bayliner Buccaneer sailboat.  The original had cracked and rotted pretty badly.  The owner of the sailboat cut the top of the rudder off and made a wooden 'boot' to cap the rudder.  However, it wasn't water sealed with fiberglass,...
By: Ellen the Generous

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:41:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Designing-and-building-a-light-car-top-able-outri/
Designing and building a light, car-top-able outrigger sailing canoe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/HSNP/HE7DAEJY/FYWHSNPHE7DAEJY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/HSNP/HE7DAEJY/FYWHSNPHE7DAEJY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/HSNP/HE7DAEJY/FYWHSNPHE7DAEJY.SMALL.jpg Wade Tarzia (Comment on the Photos: Short Dragon is a good boat, but it started rather heavy and gained weight as I added new features such as watertight compartments.  He has undergone many revisions, but the revision to very light kayak-replacement and car-top-carried sailing canoe is impossible.) There is ...
By: Wade Tarzia

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:48:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-AND-DUCT-TAPE-KAYAK/
PVC AND DUCT TAPE KAYAK - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/TH1U/HDP32HQ9/F32TH1UHDP32HQ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/TH1U/HDP32HQ9/F32TH1UHDP32HQ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/TH1U/HDP32HQ9/F32TH1UHDP32HQ9.SMALL.jpg furryZdog47 I made this kayak last summer, but I have just recently joined Instructables. This will be my first time doing this so bear with me if my instructions aren't perfect. I really enjoyed making this and I also enjoyed riding it. It turned out to be quite stable, enough that I could stand in it and not ...
By: furryZdog47

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 17:47:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/From-Inflatable-to-Infallible/
From Inflatable to Infallible - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/JNXQ/HCV99T4E/FHFJNXQHCV99T4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/JNXQ/HCV99T4E/FHFJNXQHCV99T4E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/JNXQ/HCV99T4E/FHFJNXQHCV99T4E.SMALL.jpg jobard Hello everyone. I've always enjoyed fishing, although I'm not very good at it, and a few weeks ago I bought an inflatable boat to go fishing with it. The obvious problem that I faced was the fact that I was on an inflatable boat and at the same time, I was carrying my fishing gear (hooks, blades, sc...
By: jobard

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2013 17:10:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-wooden-boat-cleats/
Easy wooden boat cleats - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/NG9Q/GRKEASOH/FXJNG9QGRKEASOH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/NG9Q/GRKEASOH/FXJNG9QGRKEASOH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/NG9Q/GRKEASOH/FXJNG9QGRKEASOH.SMALL.jpg vectorges I built a Polynesian outrigger canoe last year, and seems like I am always coming up with modifications for it. This week the mods are for more cleats to be able to tie things down. I could buy cleats at the marine store, but that is too easy (and expensive). So I built some. I started with some scr...
By: vectorges

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:57:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easiest-raft-ever-it-seems/
Easiest raft ever, it seems. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/U2GV/G1VD7TER/FQ1U2GVG1VD7TER.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/U2GV/G1VD7TER/FQ1U2GVG1VD7TER.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/U2GV/G1VD7TER/FQ1U2GVG1VD7TER.SMALL.jpg MN218 Hello, here's another type of raft I've built for small explorations, this time for the purpose of exploring islands in the rivers north of Montréal.  Both rafts took only an hour or so to make and were totally fine for short little journeys.  It is not the most seaworthy design, but would be totall...
By: MN218

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:54:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Short-Dragon-16-foot-3-Board-Outrigger-Sa/
Build a Short Dragon (16 foot 3-Board Outrigger Sailing Canoe) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/4NIQ/G4D61TPJ/F8Y4NIQG4D61TPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/4NIQ/G4D61TPJ/F8Y4NIQG4D61TPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/4NIQ/G4D61TPJ/F8Y4NIQG4D61TPJ.SMALL.jpg Wade Tarzia NOTE: Version 4.0 May 12, 2011 -- Added step 7 about a brief trimaran conversion for the Everglades Challenge. I talk more about sailing (and other things)  at my blog, Tristram Shandy in the 21st Century, www.tristramshandy21st.blogspot.com --wt Foreword    According to the philosophy of "one boa...
By: Wade Tarzia

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:00:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Kayak-TrailerCart/
Easy Kayak Trailer/Cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/Z1NK/GQYGLKGS/FVJZ1NKGQYGLKGS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/Z1NK/GQYGLKGS/FVJZ1NKGQYGLKGS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/Z1NK/GQYGLKGS/FVJZ1NKGQYGLKGS.SMALL.jpg kingsmanname Hello fellow kayakers! Here's a pretty simple kayak trailer/cart that requires very few materials and tools to make. I never intended to make this into an Instructable, but after using it, I figured I had too share the idea. The great thing about this is that it can be tweaked and redone to suit any...
By: kingsmanname

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2011 23:25:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-wooden-boat-story/
Building a wooden boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/PQ4R/HANAZY7S/FH6PQ4RHANAZY7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/PQ4R/HANAZY7S/FH6PQ4RHANAZY7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/PQ4R/HANAZY7S/FH6PQ4RHANAZY7S.SMALL.jpg msil3070 This Instructable contains my plans and method for building a boat.  It is written as a  journal. I'm a novice so please don’t expect  exact and 100% correct boat building plans/ advice or terminology.  Experts, please feel free to constructively correct and participate.. Quick notes.. 1. If you'r...
By: msil3070

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:36:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/pvc-kayak/
pvc kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ0/YSTO/3ZHES9J4P3P/FZ0YSTO3ZHES9J4P3P.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ0/YSTO/3ZHES9J4P3P/FZ0YSTO3ZHES9J4P3P.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ0/YSTO/3ZHES9J4P3P/FZ0YSTO3ZHES9J4P3P.SMALL.jpg hellokeller First it was the PVC marshmallow gun, then it was the willow tree kayak then came the PVC Kayak. I was inspired by the first two projects and they happily came together. I used {10} PVC pipes (1/2in) each 10ft long from Home depot, {28} 45 degree elbows, {2} rolls of duct tape, {1} 11' by 15' tarp...
By: hellokeller

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:22:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fiberglassing-tools-and-tricks/
Fiberglassing tools and tricks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMM/67WB/F2NOBRG9/FMM67WBF2NOBRG9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMM/67WB/F2NOBRG9/FMM67WBF2NOBRG9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMM/67WB/F2NOBRG9/FMM67WBF2NOBRG9.SMALL.jpg unclesam If you need to do some fiberglassing with cloth and epoxy resin, this Instructable can save you some mess and grief. Manufacturers of fiberglassing and epoxy materials offer booklets that can provide you with instructions for success. However, through my own experience I have developed helpful tools...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:53:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Kayak-Paddle-Leash-never-loose-your-pa/
Creating a Kayak Paddle Leash, never loose your paddle again! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/OHAQ/H9G11QVM/FZ3OHAQH9G11QVM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/OHAQ/H9G11QVM/FZ3OHAQH9G11QVM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/OHAQ/H9G11QVM/FZ3OHAQH9G11QVM.SMALL.jpg jskingry So there I was minding my own business driving home from the store sipping on my Polar Pop and jamming to Conway Twitty on the FM Radio when I saw it!  A plain and boring yellow kayak sitting on a box in someone's front yard with a sign on it.  At first I though nothing of it, I live in a waterfront...
By: jskingry

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:54:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Dacron-Sail/
Make a Dacron Sail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/JLMF/H5IRV7W7/FL5JLMFH5IRV7W7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/JLMF/H5IRV7W7/FL5JLMFH5IRV7W7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/JLMF/H5IRV7W7/FL5JLMFH5IRV7W7.SMALL.jpg plasticvicar There are several excellent Instructables about making sails from poly tarps and traditional cotton, but so far none for Dacron. Well, time to fix that! In this Instructable, I will be making a sail for a Buzzards Bay Rookie, a small one-class sailing dinghy that was popular in Southeast Massachuse...
By: plasticvicar

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:36:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Barrel-Boat/
Barrel Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/5ETN/H742YPFF/FUM5ETNH742YPFF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/5ETN/H742YPFF/FUM5ETNH742YPFF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/5ETN/H742YPFF/FUM5ETNH742YPFF.SMALL.jpg gmckee1399 My first boat I ever built. Best for kids Originaly built in 2010 by my brother and I to explore the small pond at the end of the street.Total construction takes arond 1 hour with very little skill needed.Very simple construction requiring basic tools and materials to build. Can be built for free or...
By: gmckee1399

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 16:24:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Boat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/Q4Y6/H6S41E4Q/FP5Q4Y6H6S41E4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/Q4Y6/H6S41E4Q/FP5Q4Y6H6S41E4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/Q4Y6/H6S41E4Q/FP5Q4Y6H6S41E4Q.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura Canoes! Sailboats! Kayaks! Pontoons! One has so many options when deciding to build a boat. Ambitious builders set their hopes a-float and construct a (hopefully) buoyant vessel to relax on, fish from, or even to get some exercise! This guide meshes some of the best Instructables on how to build bo...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:00:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-sail-boat-that-is-much-cheaper-than-retail/
How to Build a sail boat that is much cheaper than retail ones. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KGLA/H672XEXR/F7TKGLAH672XEXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KGLA/H672XEXR/F7TKGLAH672XEXR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KGLA/H672XEXR/F7TKGLAH672XEXR.SMALL.jpg When in doubt, duct tape! WARNING: WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR AT ALL TIMES. GLOVES, BOOTS, AND WHEN PAINTING A GAS MASK. DO NOT TRY TO SAIL THIS ON THE SEA OR IN DEEP WATER WITHOUT A LIFE VEST. This boat is made for calmer water, and rough waves may shred the boat.  DO NOT sail if you cant swim! Hi guys, I'm publishing yet a ne...
By: When in doubt, duct tape!

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Sep 2012 13:13:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PKC-PVC-Kayak-Cart/
PKC - PVC Kayak Cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/5713/H63P3VN9/FJE5713H63P3VN9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/5713/H63P3VN9/FJE5713H63P3VN9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/5713/H63P3VN9/FJE5713H63P3VN9.SMALL.jpg darrennie After looking around quite a bit, here is a PVC Kayak Cart I made from various different designs I found online to suit my needs. Thanks to all who helped (whether you realized it or not) .  Parts List. Parts List (all ¾” PVC unless noted): Top Half: 4 – 90-degree elbow fittings. 2 – 45-degree e...
By: darrennie

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:35:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-kayak-paddle-drip-rings/
DIY kayak paddle drip rings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIQ/9YQ5/H4AGJ424/FIQ9YQ5H4AGJ424.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIQ/9YQ5/H4AGJ424/FIQ9YQ5H4AGJ424.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIQ/9YQ5/H4AGJ424/FIQ9YQ5H4AGJ424.SMALL.jpg DconBlueZ The cheap kayak I bought came with a two-piece paddle that dripped water all over my lap and ran down my arms the first time I took it out on the water. A little bit of web research revealed that you can buy "drip rings" to put on your paddle which causes water from the paddle blades to drop off be...
By: DconBlueZ

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 22:17:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CanoeKayak-Caddy-mod-from-a-Jogging-Stroller/
Canoe/Kayak Caddy mod from a Jogging Stroller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/1PH5/H3Z3VQGE/FZ71PH5H3Z3VQGE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/1PH5/H3Z3VQGE/FZ71PH5H3Z3VQGE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/1PH5/H3Z3VQGE/FZ71PH5H3Z3VQGE.SMALL.jpg creekrunner This is a canoe or kayak carrier modified from a jogging stroller.  The stroller was bought at a garage saie and only required a small bit of re-engineering to create the carrier. This particular brand was made by Dreamer Design and is called Fitness First. The wheels are detachable (great for stowi...
By: creekrunner

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 17:12:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-recreate-boat-registration-numbers/
How to recreate boat registration numbers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/GB03/H401V3FE/FRPGB03H401V3FE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/GB03/H401V3FE/FRPGB03H401V3FE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/GB03/H401V3FE/FRPGB03H401V3FE.SMALL.jpg Miss Cabbit I did this at TechShop Menlo Park. http://www.techshop.com In the process of painting a boat the registration digits got scraped off for a clean smooth look. Without these the boat is illegal to be in the water. This is how to recreate them: Save your registration digits And do it somewhere they...
By: Miss Cabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:00:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Really-Simple-Roof-Rack-for-cars-without-rain-gut/
Really Simple Roof Rack (for cars without rain gutters). - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/O6OG/H3XN8I65/F1TO6OGH3XN8I65.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/O6OG/H3XN8I65/F1TO6OGH3XN8I65.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/O6OG/H3XN8I65/F1TO6OGH3XN8I65.SMALL.jpg sprocketscientist I wanted a roof rack to carry boats and lumber and whatnot.  I was about to buy the NRS Quick and Easy set for roof-rack-makin', but neither of our cars has rain gutters. So then, what to do?   This rack evolved from an earlier version that just used the big pool noodle with ratchet strap running t...
By: sprocketscientist

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:37:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kayak-Rack/
Kayak Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/AY9S/GMIGFYX6/FDXAY9SGMIGFYX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/AY9S/GMIGFYX6/FDXAY9SGMIGFYX6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/AY9S/GMIGFYX6/FDXAY9SGMIGFYX6.SMALL.jpg tkneese42 Here's a great way to haul up to (5) kayaks plus the paddles, life jackets & other gear neatly in the back of of pick-up. Outfitters in our area charge $40 per kayak per trip to drop you off upriver ($200 a day for a family of 5). With this set-up, they only charge us $25 to drop us off at the same ...
By: tkneese42

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:23:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Painting-a-boat/
Painting a boat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/J4EO/H3QF9CRV/FZOJ4EOH3QF9CRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/J4EO/H3QF9CRV/FZOJ4EOH3QF9CRV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/J4EO/H3QF9CRV/FZOJ4EOH3QF9CRV.SMALL.jpg Miss Cabbit I did this at TechShop Menlo Park's automotive area! http://www.techshop.com If you get a chance to get your boat out of water, you may as well give it a new look by painting it. I choose the color pink!  Scraping Using a razor blade, scrape off any unwanted stickers. If you're removing your regi...
By: Miss Cabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:33:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Boat/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FYC/R88D/H2TIBBOY/FYCR88DH2TIBBOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYC/R88D/H2TIBBOY/FYCR88DH2TIBBOY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYC/R88D/H2TIBBOY/FYCR88DH2TIBBOY.SMALL.jpg thuglife305 Concrete Boat: Materials List-  Concrete Water Rubber Gloves Silicone Spray Boat shaped mold (I used a Tupperware bowl but almost anything can be used)  Bucket to mix concrete in Step 1:  First create a mold of the shaped boat you want. My mold was a medium sized plastic Tupperware bowl, but you c...
By: thuglife305

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 18:34:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pintail-Duckboat-build-log/
Building a "Pintail" Duckboat Pt 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/1T9J/H2WEOJ1J/FJX1T9JH2WEOJ1J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/1T9J/H2WEOJ1J/FJX1T9JH2WEOJ1J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/1T9J/H2WEOJ1J/FJX1T9JH2WEOJ1J.SMALL.jpg ArtisanEclectic ******Please Note: The woodworking part of this project is complete. Pt. 2 will be on Prepping and Painting the boat.  My name is Greg and I am a wood scavenger. I was trained as a 6093 Aircraft sheet metalsmith In the Marine Corps, Most of my lifetime ago. When I got out of the Corps I spent a c...
By: ArtisanEclectic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 17:32:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-small-fiberglass-parts/
Making small fiberglass parts... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/0IB1/H337KWI1/F7Q0IB1H337KWI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/0IB1/H337KWI1/F7Q0IB1H337KWI1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/0IB1/H337KWI1/F7Q0IB1H337KWI1.SMALL.jpg cavelamb There has been a small but obnoxious rain leak in the aft cabin of my small sailboat. It looks like the source is where the outboard motor control cables pass through in the cockpit foot well wall.  There was just an open hole there and the rain was getting in. That ought to be easy to fix. It just...
By: cavelamb

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-remove-an-outboard-motor-carburetor/
How remove an outboard motor carburetor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/1CI1/H350EG8F/F591CI1H350EG8F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/1CI1/H350EG8F/F591CI1H350EG8F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/1CI1/H350EG8F/F591CI1H350EG8F.SMALL.jpg Miss Cabbit I did this at TechShop Menlo Park's automotive area! www.techshop.com One step in troubleshooting in an effort to make your outboard engine work is cleaning the carburetor which is known to get sticky and dirty over time. But how to get to it? This is how: Taking out the air filter At least on th...
By: Miss Cabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jun 2012 21:29:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-open-and-clean-an-outboard-motor-carburetor/
How to open and clean an outboard motor carburetor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/RATS/H337JYUR/FTORATSH337JYUR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/RATS/H337JYUR/FTORATSH337JYUR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/RATS/H337JYUR/FTORATSH337JYUR.SMALL.jpg Miss Cabbit I did this at TechShop Menlo Park's automotive area! www.techshop.com A clean carburetor improves the performance of your engine. This instructable will show you how to take it apart and clean it. Unscrew and open The screws are visible on the face of the carburetor. Take them out completely and ...
By: Miss Cabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jun 2012 21:37:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-test-and-outboard-motor-on-land/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/MKZ5/H2WEJXX7/F00MKZ5H2WEJXX7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/MKZ5/H2WEJXX7/F00MKZ5H2WEJXX7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/MKZ5/H2WEJXX7/F00MKZ5H2WEJXX7.SMALL.jpg Miss Cabbit I did this at TechShop Menlo Park's automotive area! www.techshop.com Step 1: You can test an outboard motor without access to a boat or ocean. Simply mount it to a sturdy platform, place a big bucket underneath it and fill it with water so the propeller is fully submerged. Step 2: Clean out the g...
By: Miss Cabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2012 16:20:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Transom-Replacement-with-a-plywood-core/
Transom Replacement with a plywood core - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/PJQV/H12SVF7V/FDSPJQVH12SVF7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/PJQV/H12SVF7V/FDSPJQVH12SVF7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 08:21:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Plastic-Roller-Bearings/
Hardware Store Plastic Roller Bearings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/W7D7/GYZNV26P/FANW7D7GYZNV26P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/W7D7/GYZNV26P/FANW7D7GYZNV26P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 09:22:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hull-Assembly-Methods-Overview/
Hull Assembly Methods (Overview) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/VRKM/H0OJ1BM8/F5LVRKMH0OJ1BM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/VRKM/H0OJ1BM8/F5LVRKMH0OJ1BM8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 09:44:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-skinnt-Boat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/0PNL/GYVDJV3K/F6A0PNLGYVDJV3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/0PNL/GYVDJV3K/F6A0PNLGYVDJV3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 10:58:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Optimist-sailboat-build/
Optimist sailboat build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/IZ3W/GYVDIIR4/F37IZ3WGYVDIIR4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/IZ3W/GYVDIIR4/F37IZ3WGYVDIIR4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 13:19:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-easy-sailboat-Protei-0091/
Fun & easy sailboat [Protei 009.1] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 02:27:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Laying-Carbon-Fiber-Cloth-in-a-Kayak/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/JM68/GXL5YPTV/F2PJM68GXL5YPTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/JM68/GXL5YPTV/F2PJM68GXL5YPTV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 06:16:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Boat-Repair-with-Carbon-Fiber/
Boat Repair with Carbon Fiber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7E/CQXB/GXQJ7JD0/F7ECQXBGXQJ7JD0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7E/CQXB/GXQJ7JD0/F7ECQXBGXQJ7JD0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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 11:13:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Boat/
Build a Boat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/8ZS3/GW88L8F1/F7C8ZS3GW88L8F1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/8ZS3/GW88L8F1/F7C8ZS3GW88L8F1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 »]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:55:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Plywood-Kayak/
Making a Plywood Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SJZ1/GWDXEUEN/FCHSJZ1GWDXEUEN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SJZ1/GWDXEUEN/FCHSJZ1GWDXEUEN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 15:54:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Project/
Radio Wave - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/MPGF/GVRFYWOU/F4FMPGFGVRFYWOU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/MPGF/GVRFYWOU/F4FMPGFGVRFYWOU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 11:04:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Anti-theft-Kayak-Cable/
Anti-theft Kayak Cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0M/RVNC/GUDENO3F/F0MRVNCGUDENO3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0M/RVNC/GUDENO3F/F0MRVNCGUDENO3F.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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 »]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:04:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Swivel-Boat-Seat-For-Real-Cheap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/Q05A/GTCP470Z/FHHQ05AGTCP470Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/Q05A/GTCP470Z/FHHQ05AGTCP470Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 05:41:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/repairing-a-headsail/
repairing a headsail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/QULT/GRTHY0ZW/FEMQULTGRTHY0ZW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/QULT/GRTHY0ZW/FEMQULTGRTHY0ZW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 10:43:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Incredible-Paper-Canoe/
The Incredible Paper Canoe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/DI7B/GRLTQRT0/FFYDI7BGRLTQRT0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/DI7B/GRLTQRT0/FFYDI7BGRLTQRT0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 15:44:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-Power-Pontoon-Playboat/
Sit On Kayak Pedal System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/JOL6/GQX1VLKV/FITJOL6GQX1VLKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/JOL6/GQX1VLKV/FITJOL6GQX1VLKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 »]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 18:41:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sailing-Rig-for-a-Fiberglass-Canoe/
Sailing Rig for a Fiberglass Canoe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/QQWW/GQRAVOJ2/FASQQWWGQRAVOJ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/QQWW/GQRAVOJ2/FASQQWWGQRAVOJ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 12:17:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Four-Hour-Kayak!/
Four Hour Kayak! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYV/KARU/0NAEP27XEY5/FYVKARU0NAEP27XEY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYV/KARU/0NAEP27XEY5/FYVKARU0NAEP27XEY5.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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 11:57:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/One-sheet-Jonboat/
One sheet Jonboat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/7Q21/GQ5QCJO4/FQ77Q21GQ5QCJO4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/7Q21/GQ5QCJO4/FQ77Q21GQ5QCJO4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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

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