http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 18:57:40 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Boat-cabin-light-LED-conversion/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/D2JT/HFWSTH6M/F5SD2JTHFWSTH6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/D2JT/HFWSTH6M/F5SD2JTHFWSTH6M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/D2JT/HFWSTH6M/F5SD2JTHFWSTH6M.SMALL.jpg mgprewett I wanted to convert my boat's cabin lights to LED's. In the UK it's not possible to source LED connectors which fit many 12v bulb holders (seen in the second picture). My answer was to use SUGRU to hold the LED connector and also locate the necessary block connectors.
By: mgprewett

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:35:13 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-Make-a-Tow-for-Your-PVC-Pipe-Boat-Cradle/
How to Make a Tow for Your PVC Pipe Boat Cradle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/BVO1/HE07P5YT/FMQBVO1HE07P5YT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/BVO1/HE07P5YT/FMQBVO1HE07P5YT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/BVO1/HE07P5YT/FMQBVO1HE07P5YT.SMALL.jpg jreeve17 This instructable will show you how to make a tow for the PVC boat cradle that I made in a previous instructable (http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-PVC-Pipe-Boat-Rack/). Materials: Hot Glue Remote Control Car Boat Cradle 3 LEGO wheels 1 foot of wire Paper Clip Tools: Drill Small drill ...
By: jreeve17

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Mar 2013 14:00:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-PVC-Pipe-Boat-Rack/
How To Make A PVC Pipe Boat Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/21DM/HE080LTD/FMH21DMHE080LTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/21DM/HE080LTD/FMH21DMHE080LTD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/21DM/HE080LTD/FMH21DMHE080LTD.SMALL.jpg jreeve17 Materials: 1/2 inch PVC pipe* Assorted 1/2 inch PVC parts 1/4 inch thick foam Hot glue *we will find how much PVC pipe you need in the next step. Tools: PVC pipe cutter or hacksaw Tape measure Brain This instructable  is all about making a PVC boat rack out of PVC pipe. Part of the boat tow is a h...
By: jreeve17

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 19:31:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cork-Sail-Boat/
Cork Sail Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/XRRC/HD4VFHKN/FTCXRRCHD4VFHKN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/XRRC/HD4VFHKN/FTCXRRCHD4VFHKN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/XRRC/HD4VFHKN/FTCXRRCHD4VFHKN.SMALL.jpg mark.glickman In this instructable we will show you how to make a sail boat from cork. You will need:  - cork  - elastic (rubber band)  - thin stick  - a material for sail  - saw  - vice  - scissors Cut the cork in half Use the saw to cut the cork in half. Cut the sail material Use scissors to cut the sa...
By: mark.glickman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 02:29:19 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/How-to-build-a-boat-out-of-cardboard-and-paper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/BG90/HAQ39O7R/FMDBG90HAQ39O7R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/BG90/HAQ39O7R/FMDBG90HAQ39O7R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/BG90/HAQ39O7R/FMDBG90HAQ39O7R.SMALL.jpg EldonMartin This video shows how to make a single person boat using only cardboard, paper, glue, varnish, and paint.
By: EldonMartin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:54:46 PST 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/Americas-cup-hull-design/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/XCH8/H9G17CW1/FZFXCH8H9G17CW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/XCH8/H9G17CW1/FZFXCH8H9G17CW1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/XCH8/H9G17CW1/FZFXCH8H9G17CW1.SMALL.jpg sparten11   This picture is one of my hull concepts for the america's cup contest. I have already performed flow analysis on the layout and is very efficient.  I have added a unified flexible member for stability, as you can see in the center of the catamaran design. The combined member should add additional ...
By: sparten11

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:28:16 PST 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/Winterizing-a-Boat-with-a-IO/
Winterizing a Boat with a I/O - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/KJVH/H8RK96M7/FNQKJVHH8RK96M7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/KJVH/H8RK96M7/FNQKJVHH8RK96M7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/KJVH/H8RK96M7/FNQKJVHH8RK96M7.SMALL.jpg damullen There are four things that should be done to a boat to insure it will be ready for the cold temperatures. All these steps are done to rid moisture from the motor and the outdrive so that they do not freeze and crack. The four steps you'll need to complete will be draining the water from the cooling ...
By: damullen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:23:56 PDT 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/The-Small-Less-Than-Half-of-a-Single-Sheet-of-Plyw/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/043H/H7430AO3/FED043HH7430AO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/043H/H7430AO3/FED043HH7430AO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/043H/H7430AO3/FED043HH7430AO3.SMALL.jpg DaMasta345 I tried to make a boat that was small enough to fit in the back of any car, for I don't have a boat trailer. It was modeled off of the boat in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V9oTSprHrs Basically, I made the boat just large enough to fit me once I sit inside of it. It displaces enough w...
By: DaMasta345

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:44:20 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/The-Clothespin-Boat/
The Clothespin Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/B4XD/H71GXSRO/FDDB4XDH71GXSRO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/B4XD/H71GXSRO/FDDB4XDH71GXSRO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/B4XD/H71GXSRO/FDDB4XDH71GXSRO.SMALL.jpg Lman113 This boat is really fun to build and floats really well. It fixes itself if it tips over too! Required things: Scotch tape 16 clothespins 3 straws Required tools: None Grab your clothespins and put them on one of the straws in this pattern. Keep doing this until you reach the end of the st...
By: Lman113

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:08:19 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/Sportspal-canoemods/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/3FOZ/H6S49H0W/FFR3FOZH6S49H0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/3FOZ/H6S49H0W/FFR3FOZH6S49H0W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/3FOZ/H6S49H0W/FFR3FOZH6S49H0W.SMALL.jpg camping crazy This instructable is just to show our canoe and what we have done to it. First off our canoe is a12ft  Sportspal; it is quite old but still in perfect condition. All we have done to it is made new seats (the old ones were for rowing) and added an anchor. Our anchor is a 3lb folding anchor with about...
By: camping crazy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 15:32:47 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/Micro-Mud-Motor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/740A/H6MF2NAS/F32740AH6MF2NAS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/740A/H6MF2NAS/F32740AH6MF2NAS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/740A/H6MF2NAS/F32740AH6MF2NAS.SMALL.jpg erich_870 UPDATE: Video has been removed to protect the Intellectual Property Rights of my design. If my project is selected I will use the $25,000 prize to pursue my independence by creating an online business to manufacture and sell my motor to hunters and fisherman nationwide. Specifically, I will immedia...
By: erich_870

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 23:36:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Activated-carbon-odor-killer-filter-for-RVs-and-b/
Activated carbon odor killer filter for RV's and boats - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/QX4W/H6MF3TGI/FEQQX4WH6MF3TGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/QX4W/H6MF3TGI/FEQQX4WH6MF3TGI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/QX4W/H6MF3TGI/FEQQX4WH6MF3TGI.SMALL.jpg Bill WW If you have an RV or a boat, you likely have a holding tank for sewage. If you have a holding tank, you have a problem with odor.  Right? It's the price we have to pay for having some of the necessary comforts of home in our RV or boat. These holding tanks all have a vent, or they would explode, an...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 14:07:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Winnebago-of-Catamarans/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/A8D4/H5Y9V9TB/FGGA8D4H5Y9V9TB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/A8D4/H5Y9V9TB/FGGA8D4H5Y9V9TB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/A8D4/H5Y9V9TB/FGGA8D4H5Y9V9TB.SMALL.jpg donedirtcheap Jeremy Dick, DOB 09/04/1980 BACHELOR PARTIES Young bridegrooms have a tradition of having one last wild night before their wedding to celebrate their independence. This tradition was not for me. The day before I got married I enjoyed my independence by getting up early, bringing my Montgomery Wards...
By: donedirtcheap

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:34:30 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/Built-your-own-boat-from-scratch/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FEW/9NU0/H4AGKD2W/FEW9NU0H4AGKD2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEW/9NU0/H4AGKD2W/FEW9NU0H4AGKD2W.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEW/9NU0/H4AGKD2W/FEW9NU0H4AGKD2W.SMALL.jpg Sander-grinder Yes, again an other instructable on how to built your own boat. I will not give any detailed plans etc. (because I did not made them). But i think that you all are capable enough to design it your self so I will concentrate on the mistakes I have made so you do not have to make them twice. First de...
By: Sander-grinder

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:48:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-mount-an-outboard-motor-to-a-boat/
How to mount an outboard motor to a boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/S9UT/H3Z3CGPK/FADS9UTH3Z3CGPK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/S9UT/H3Z3CGPK/FADS9UTH3Z3CGPK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/S9UT/H3Z3CGPK/FADS9UTH3Z3CGPK.SMALL.jpg Miss Cabbit After creating your motor mount and fiberglass protecting it, it's time to put it together! Screw mount to the boat Using long screws and pre-drilled holes in the boat back attach the mount to the boat. I know I didn't fiberglass the inside of the mount yet. I will I was just eager to see it all ...
By: Miss Cabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2012 20:26:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorate-a-boat-with-vinyl-cut-designs/
Decorate a boat with vinyl cut designs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIZ/UTXT/H3Z321I0/FIZUTXTH3Z321I0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIZ/UTXT/H3Z321I0/FIZUTXTH3Z321I0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIZ/UTXT/H3Z321I0/FIZUTXTH3Z321I0.SMALL.jpg Miss Cabbit I did this at TechShop Menlo Park. http://www.techshop.com Why not make your boat more fun with vinyl cut designs! Make vectors Find fun nautical designs and turn them into vectors or create vectors of your own in either Illustrator of CorelDraw. Export your vectors onto a flash drive as EPS fil...
By: Miss Cabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:12:51 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/How-to-fiberglass-an-outboard-motor-mout/
How to fiberglass an outboard motor mout - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/P4SW/H3Z3SU1M/FO2P4SWH3Z3SU1M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/P4SW/H3Z3SU1M/FO2P4SWH3Z3SU1M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/P4SW/H3Z3SU1M/FO2P4SWH3Z3SU1M.SMALL.jpg Miss Cabbit I did this at TechShop Menlo Park. http://www.techshop.com Your wooden outboard motor mount will not last very long unless you coat it's surface with fiberglass. This is how: Supplies Purchase large sheets of fiberglass and some clear resin with catalyst. You will also need a mixing cup, some che...
By: Miss Cabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:09:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-prepare-your-pieces-for-an-outdoor-motor-mo/
How to prepare your pieces for an outboard motor mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/CC3G/H3XN9HKL/FL0CC3GH3XN9HKL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/CC3G/H3XN9HKL/FL0CC3GH3XN9HKL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/CC3G/H3XN9HKL/FL0CC3GH3XN9HKL.SMALL.jpg Miss Cabbit I did this at TechShop Menlo Park. http://www.techshop.com If you have a boat and an outboard motor but no mount for it this instructable may help you get started on your mission.  Find free wood Someone's trash may be your treasure. I highly suggest the wood scrap bin in for finding nice pieces ...
By: Miss Cabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:51:55 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/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/Step-1-Supplies/
Step 1.. Supplies. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/QFW0/H2TJ4TRF/FQLQFW0H2TJ4TRF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/QFW0/H2TJ4TRF/FQLQFW0H2TJ4TRF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/QFW0/H2TJ4TRF/FQLQFW0H2TJ4TRF.SMALL.jpg vince=best,tylerandy=dumb Things that you will need to make a concrete boat include.... Quikrete or other forms of cement, water, a good dry place to work, a mixing tool, gloves, googles, and wood. Step 2.. Mixing. The second step in making a cement boat is getting the cement prepped. First you add your Quikrete powder an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 10:59:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-duck-tape-boat/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FZX/DOQP/H2TIQB13/FZXDOQPH2TIQB13.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZX/DOQP/H2TIQB13/FZXDOQPH2TIQB13.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZX/DOQP/H2TIQB13/FZXDOQPH2TIQB13.SMALL.jpg severon A cardboard/ductape boat built for a competition. The plans were built using Autocad, and then a lot of duck tape and cardboard
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 21:47:07 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...
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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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 17:32:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AoneD-Remote-Controlled-Sailing-Yacht/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/28G7/H2MYEULS/FSG28G7H2MYEULS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/28G7/H2MYEULS/FSG28G7H2MYEULS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/28G7/H2MYEULS/FSG28G7H2MYEULS.SMALL.jpg AoneD Here is my entry, "The Oracle" I love this boat. The remote controlled sailboat I built.  I grew up sailing real yachts and this became a hobby, The  whole family sails, we belong to a RC Yacht club that holds regular races once a month. This is a class I Designed and built. It is called  the AoneD ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 11:13:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stitching-together-a-plywood-sea-kayak/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/AXY0/H19RKG4E/F55AXY0H19RKG4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/AXY0/H19RKG4E/F55AXY0H19RKG4E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/AXY0/H19RKG4E/F55AXY0H19RKG4E.SMALL.jpg Guillemot This video shows the process of converting small piece of plywood into the parts of an 18' long sea kayak. The CNC cut plywood panels are assembled together with CA glue. These panels are then wired together with copper wire to hold them in the shape of a boat while more CA glue is used to spot weld...
By: Guillemot

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:30:43 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/Boarding-Ladder-for-Sailboat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/AJR2/GZ0JIH9C/FXXAJR2GZ0JIH9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/AJR2/GZ0JIH9C/FXXAJR2GZ0JIH9C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/AJR2/GZ0JIH9C/FXXAJR2GZ0JIH9C.SMALL.jpg adaviel I needed a sturdy, stable ladder suitable for climbing aboard a sailboat after going SCUBA diving - basically I would be coming out of the water carrying about 60 pounds of lead weights, air tank and equipment. The ladder has to extend a couple of feet into the water, not move in use or fold up, and...
By: adaviel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:19:18 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/Mini-Cabin-Boat/
Mini Cabin Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/0QHK/GY18R76I/FJD0QHKGY18R76I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/0QHK/GY18R76I/FJD0QHKGY18R76I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/0QHK/GY18R76I/FJD0QHKGY18R76I.SMALL.jpg jrbanker This is a small cabin boat that sleeps 1 person with lots of space and great to have for kids to play in even in the swimming pool. The total cost was about $300. The price can vary if you decide to use more expensive materials. (Ex: thicker plywood) Here are the materials used: (Note: an apostroph...
By: jrbanker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:17:28 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/Scratch-built-RC-Fanboat-Part-1-Construction/
Scratch-built R/C Fanboat, Part 1: Construction. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/EU9V/GTQ7IHMF/F7BEU9VGTQ7IHMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/EU9V/GTQ7IHMF/F7BEU9VGTQ7IHMF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/EU9V/GTQ7IHMF/F7BEU9VGTQ7IHMF.SMALL.jpg HTWTUSA Someone recently handed me a non-working weed trimmer and said, "You're welcome!" Thanking him for his 'generosity', I proceeded to repair the stupid thing. About 2 hours later, I had a working weed trimmer, but no desire whatsoever to go out and trim weeds. Having built a few model airplanes as ...
By: HTWTUSA

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:24:14 PDT 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/Building-a-boat-for-mij-little-son/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/ZCKX/GSUT1TUZ/FCLZCKXGSUT1TUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/ZCKX/GSUT1TUZ/FCLZCKXGSUT1TUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/ZCKX/GSUT1TUZ/FCLZCKXGSUT1TUZ.SMALL.jpg Erik van der Lelie I am building a boat for mij son, it's a challence for me to do so, I wanted to know if I could do it, I also prommissed mij son this, so, I have to do so, About the boat, it's electrical powered bij 6 :12 volts batteries, 35 Ah. The power is regulated bij two switches, I built mijself, becouse of t...
By: Erik van der Lelie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:28:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fishing-Boat-Storage-Stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/7I6A/GS3BES9C/FJC7I6AGS3BES9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/7I6A/GS3BES9C/FJC7I6AGS3BES9C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/7I6A/GS3BES9C/FJC7I6AGS3BES9C.SMALL.jpg DoDo729 I have a small 14' aluminium fishing boat, that, when not in the water, I store it behind my cabin at the lake.  I wanted to build something that would keep my boat secure and be at such an angle that the water, when it rained, didn't pool in my boat.  So I designed and built this boat stand.  Most ...
By: DoDo729

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:55:24 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/Adjustable-Depth-Finder-Transducer-Bracket/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/Q5U3/GRTHQ355/F11Q5U3GRTHQ355.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/Q5U3/GRTHQ355/F11Q5U3GRTHQ355.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/Q5U3/GRTHQ355/F11Q5U3GRTHQ355.SMALL.jpg DoDo729 I was going to make this two instructables, but decide to combine two in one.  It started when the transducer for my depth finder broke as it was attached to a piece of wood on the back of my boat.  When I pulled it out of the water, the transducer would scrape on the ground.  I needed to come up wi...
By: DoDo729

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:48:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unique-Boat-Trailer-Lights/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HJNC/GRTHXWIP/FLPHJNCGRTHXWIP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HJNC/GRTHXWIP/FLPHJNCGRTHXWIP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HJNC/GRTHXWIP/FLPHJNCGRTHXWIP.SMALL.jpg DoDo729 Ever follow a boat trailer on the highway and the lights weren't working, or they were too small and below the trailer and very hard to see? Well that could have been me.  Was never comfortable driving with my boat trailer with those small lights, so I thought I would make it very easy for drivers f...
By: DoDo729

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