http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 10:16:13 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 22:20:21 PDT 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.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:54:46 PST 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...
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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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:08:19 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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:17:28 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:04:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Portage-cart-for-canoes-and-kayaks/
Portage cart for canoes and kayaks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/VPQQ/GPVEVVJK/FFMVPQQGPVEVVJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/VPQQ/GPVEVVJK/FFMVPQQGPVEVVJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:08:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Kayak-Gear-Strappings/
Cheap Kayak Gear Strappings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/SU89/GP7IHX7H/FTRSU89GP7IHX7H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/SU89/GP7IHX7H/FTRSU89GP7IHX7H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/SU89/GP7IHX7H/FTRSU89GP7IHX7H.SMALL.jpg AD Kodak This is another of my on the cheap projects. Got an old kayak that doesn't have any storage for gear? Grab your favorite waterproofs and some paracord and lets get to strapping. Materials Well lets discuss the number 1 need. A Kayak. No Kayak means nothing to strap to right? the only other th...
By: AD Kodak

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:07:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-minute-IKEA-KayakCanoe-Stand/
5 minute IKEA Kayak/Canoe Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/MA2A/GPVEVTBD/F91MA2AGPVEVTBD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/MA2A/GPVEVTBD/F91MA2AGPVEVTBD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/MA2A/GPVEVTBD/F91MA2AGPVEVTBD.SMALL.jpg AD Kodak Materials Simple, easy. Old Rags, about 4 but its your choice Electrical/Duct Tape Legs, They don't have to be from IKEA but well, mine were. I did a little searching on the IKEA sight and found mine were called "Vika Lerberg" They're nice because they are free standing and these are 3 point ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:20:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Canoe-Making-In-The-Sun/
Canoe Making In The Sun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/11BP/GPBDF2TI/FGQ11BPGPBDF2TI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/11BP/GPBDF2TI/FGQ11BPGPBDF2TI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/11BP/GPBDF2TI/FGQ11BPGPBDF2TI.SMALL.jpg Greenjackson16 What do you do with all those Lactaid wrappers? Make them into canoes of course! A while ago my dad started making canoes out of all of the Lactaid wrappers he uses. It was originally his idea, but he doesn't make any Instructables. It's really not a hard process, and Is fun to do with all the tras...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:52:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toy-Steam-Boat-made-from-Recyclable-Material/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/LIHS/GOPINFGD/FVCLIHSGOPINFGD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/LIHS/GOPINFGD/FVCLIHSGOPINFGD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/LIHS/GOPINFGD/FVCLIHSGOPINFGD.SMALL.jpg pridesfolly What you need: 6 - 8oz cans 8ft of copper tubing 1- saw that can cut copper 1- large can (like an energy drink can) 1-two liter plastic bottle 1- role of duck tape 1- exacto knife 1- round stick about two inches in diameter. 1) Cut a whole in your large energy drink can. 2) Cut the bottom off your...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2011 20:14:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Raft/
Water Bottle Raft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/EJAG/GBVJGSZ7/FQNEJAGGBVJGSZ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/EJAG/GBVJGSZ7/FQNEJAGGBVJGSZ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/EJAG/GBVJGSZ7/FQNEJAGGBVJGSZ7.SMALL.jpg mojoeminnich Want to make an easy raft for your pool or even the beach? Well you can take the green way and make it from bottles! Tools and Materials Tools: Blade Materials: Cardboard Bottles Wire Tarp Zip Ties Big bags Heavy duty tape (optional) Seat (optional) Collecting the Bottles To get bottles yo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:22:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Push-Pole-for-Punting/
How to make a Push Pole for Punting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/YL9J/GB4CYGY1/FAQYL9JGB4CYGY1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/YL9J/GB4CYGY1/FAQYL9JGB4CYGY1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/YL9J/GB4CYGY1/FAQYL9JGB4CYGY1.SMALL.jpg jgodsey I have been looking for a push pole for my 10' jon boat - sometimes the water is very low in my local river and I need a little help with sandbars. A Push Pole is what a pole for punting is called. Push poles in the US are usually sold in sporting goods catalogs for duck hunters. I couldn't find one...
By: jgodsey

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Jul 2010 18:10:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Kayak-with-addition-Outrigger/
Water Bottle Kayak with Outrigger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/OETK/G1ZGOUKV/FKQOETKG1ZGOUKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/OETK/G1ZGOUKV/FKQOETKG1ZGOUKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jan 2010 03:26:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Preparing-a-day-touring-kayak/
Preparing a day- touring kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/2K5U/FY3KSQQN/F3K2K5UFY3KSQQN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/2K5U/FY3KSQQN/F3K2K5UFY3KSQQN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/2K5U/FY3KSQQN/F3K2K5UFY3KSQQN.SMALL.jpg rock climber This instructable will give you step by step information on preping a day- touring kayak for a trip. I have been paddling for almost 5 years now, and just upgraded my Victory Blast to an Equinox 124.(the shorter version of a Future Beach Patriot) I bought it at Costco for $330 dollars. Packing sur...
By: rock climber

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:03:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Raft/
Easy Raft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/4GNZ/FUI0SXTF/F3O4GNZFUI0SXTF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/4GNZ/FUI0SXTF/F3O4GNZFUI0SXTF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/4GNZ/FUI0SXTF/F3O4GNZFUI0SXTF.SMALL.jpg elmoenemy7 This is a raft i built in about 3-4 hours or so. This raft is easy, fun, and affordable. I didn't have to pay any money because I already had all the stuff I need to build it. In this instructable I will teach you to build this raft. Gather wood You should get about 1/2 an inch to 1 inch thick sm...
By: elmoenemy7

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 16:30:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Canoe-Trailer/
Canoe Trailer/Trunk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/QXE3/FJD52FP0/F9BQXE3FJD52FP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/QXE3/FJD52FP0/F9BQXE3FJD52FP0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/QXE3/FJD52FP0/F9BQXE3FJD52FP0.SMALL.jpg rogers236 Nope, not something to carry a canoe, but something the canoe carries. This weekend my family and I are going on a two day, one night camping trip down the Saco River. Mum was going to purchase an inflatable rowboat(~$30) and trail it behind the canoe for storage; Five of us in three kayaks and one...
By: rogers236

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:55:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Construct-a-Simple-Boat/
How to Construct a Simple Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/COPN/G2HDZW6P/FNYCOPNG2HDZW6P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/COPN/G2HDZW6P/FNYCOPNG2HDZW6P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 »]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:14:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-A-Boat/
Building A Boat--Just for Fun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/BI62/FCS8CQVK/F3PBI62FCS8CQVK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/BI62/FCS8CQVK/F3PBI62FCS8CQVK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/BI62/FCS8CQVK/F3PBI62FCS8CQVK.SMALL.jpg nelsonj2 This instructable is a humorous take on my attempt at building a boat. You can't actually build a boat from these instructions, but it gives you a basic idea mixed in with a little humor. Be prepared for a lot of time and the need for a lot of warm weather before attempting. This is also my second...
By: nelsonj2

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:54:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Boat-made-of-Trash--Recyclables/
How to build a Boat made of Trash & Recyclables! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/U224/FC2BTORS/FJEU224FC2BTORS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/U224/FC2BTORS/FJEU224FC2BTORS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/U224/FC2BTORS/FJEU224FC2BTORS.SMALL.jpg jrobinson We are hosting a Recycled Boat building contest @ Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia SC. This is a quickie guide on how to make a boat. This is just an example. Go out and find your own trash! Building a boat can be a great activity for the whole family to enjoy!! Check out my new blog athttp://thesalud...
By: jrobinson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2008 11:14:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Helmetcam-for-Watersports/
Helmetcam for Watersports - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYO/IBRM/F82EU4Z3/FYOIBRMF82EU4Z3.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYO/IBRM/F82EU4Z3/FYOIBRMF82EU4Z3.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYO/IBRM/F82EU4Z3/FYOIBRMF82EU4Z3.SMALL.jpg nativewater This is an easy way to make a helmetcam for anyone who wants to shoot videos while engaged in watersports. This is not my idea but rather that of a fellow kayaker, Mark Sanders of Southern California. I checked with him and he doesn't mind if I share his design. This instructable assumes th...
By: nativewater

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:05:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-river-raft-frame/
How to build a river raft frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS4/6QZ0/1PTEZTBBRIZ/FS46QZ01PTEZTBBRIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS4/6QZ0/1PTEZTBBRIZ/FS46QZ01PTEZTBBRIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS4/6QZ0/1PTEZTBBRIZ/FS46QZ01PTEZTBBRIZ.SMALL.jpg dlskayak Why spend the big money on a raft frame? You can save a lot of money and build a comparable frame with as many options as you desire! Our cost was $340 and a comparable frame is over $500. The weight wasn't much more. Material Required The following items are needed for a complete raft frame:...
By: dlskayak

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:10:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Learn-How-to-Barefoot-Waterski/
Learn How to Barefoot Waterski - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/CTFR/GBPEP4HCYAQ/FS6CTFRGBPEP4HCYAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/CTFR/GBPEP4HCYAQ/FS6CTFRGBPEP4HCYAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/CTFR/GBPEP4HCYAQ/FS6CTFRGBPEP4HCYAQ.SMALL.jpg canida Teach yourself to barefoot waterski in an afternoon: it only requires a good set of abs, and a friend with a ski boat and a boom. Boom The boom is a long metal pole protruding from the side of the boat. It's usually attached to a fixed post in the center of the boat thenrests against the side o...
By: canida

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