http://www.instructables.com Sun, 27 May 2012 15:53:16 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Hull-Assembly-Methods-Overview/
Hull Assembly Methods (Overview) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/VRKM/H0OJ1BM8/F5LVRKMH0OJ1BM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/VRKM/H0OJ1BM8/F5LVRKMH0OJ1BM8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/VRKM/H0OJ1BM8/F5LVRKMH0OJ1BM8.SMALL.jpg E-boat We use different panel assembly methods for our stitch and glue and composite boats: from the simple sharpie to the basket mold for larger hulls. You can use almost any method for any boat but each system has its advantages and is better fitted to a certain type of boat. Sharpie method: Well adapte...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:44:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Plastic-Roller-Bearings/
Hardware Store Plastic Roller Bearings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/W7D7/GYZNV26P/FANW7D7GYZNV26P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/W7D7/GYZNV26P/FANW7D7GYZNV26P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/W7D7/GYZNV26P/FANW7D7GYZNV26P.SMALL.jpg Goodluck I've not actually used this for anything, just built a prototype from materials on hand. I've posted pictures, hopefully pretty self explanatory. The pictures aren't exactly what I describe. Again, just what I was able to work up as an example given materials I already had available. One should be ...
By: Goodluck

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:22:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Optimist-sailboat-build/
Optimist sailboat build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/IZ3W/GYVDIIR4/F37IZ3WGYVDIIR4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/IZ3W/GYVDIIR4/F37IZ3WGYVDIIR4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/IZ3W/GYVDIIR4/F37IZ3WGYVDIIR4.SMALL.jpg superdave.morris Building the Wood/Epoxy Optimist In 1947 a gentleman named Clark Mills designed a small sail boat for kids to learn to build and sail called the Optimist.  This boat was designed to be built from 3 sheets of plywood, with basic woodworking abilities.  As time progressed, builders began to modify th...
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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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SMALL.jpg frits297 We are two students from the Technical University of Eindhoven and we are currently working on Protei, an open-source initiative to develop sailing drones to clean the oceans.  We designed and built a sailboat that could be easily adapted to different designs, we also took into account to built it ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:27:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Plywood-Kayak/
Making a Plywood Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SJZ1/GWDXEUEN/FCHSJZ1GWDXEUEN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SJZ1/GWDXEUEN/FCHSJZ1GWDXEUEN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SJZ1/GWDXEUEN/FCHSJZ1GWDXEUEN.SMALL.jpg Guillemot The Jupiter Point series of kayak designs are intended as easy-to-build, fun-to-paddle, versatile collection of kayaks. With a simple 3-panel hull and unique 3-panel deck, the boats are quick to assemble, have a lot of character and perform very well. Plans are currently available for Ganymede a 13'...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:54:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-BO-AT-Single-Sheet-Plywood-Boat/
The BO-AT Single Sheet Plywood Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/7MZW/GQ5QCJ2T/FSE7MZWGQ5QCJ2T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/7MZW/GQ5QCJ2T/FSE7MZWGQ5QCJ2T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/7MZW/GQ5QCJ2T/FSE7MZWGQ5QCJ2T.SMALL.jpg PaleoDan My son and I built this simple one sheet plywood boat following the plans and sage advice provided in the following link  http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/07/the-blue-crab-one-sheet-plywood-boat-tiny-yellow-house.html.  We saw this in a recent eNews from Make Magazine.  This is Not our design b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:51:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Cardboard-Canoe-for-your-Kids-in-the/
How to Make a Cardboard Canoe for your Kids in the Pool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/9RN6/GQ5PW757/FJZ9RN6GQ5PW757.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/9RN6/GQ5PW757/FJZ9RN6GQ5PW757.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/9RN6/GQ5PW757/FJZ9RN6GQ5PW757.SMALL.jpg vatosupreme This instructable shows how my friend Jared, my brother, and I  built a cardboard canoe for his kids to play with in the swimming pool. Materials Used: -Packing Tape - 1 1/2" - (lots(3 rolls)) -Cardboard - 1 sheet - 40" x 84" -Utility knife (to cut the patterns out of the cardboard) ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:51:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-and-PVC-Kayak/
Duct Tape and PVC Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/IJW0/GPBD2SZ8/FSUIJW0GPBD2SZ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/IJW0/GPBD2SZ8/FSUIJW0GPBD2SZ8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/IJW0/GPBD2SZ8/FSUIJW0GPBD2SZ8.SMALL.jpg hyroc346 This light-weight and easy to make kayak can be built in a few hours, weighs less than 20 pounds, and best of all, costs under $50.  While I wouldn't recommend taking it out in any rapids, it works great for calm water, so get out there and explore! Materials: Five 10' long, 3/4" Outer Diamete...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:00:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-One-sheet-boat-Alternate-Building/
"Building a One sheet boat" Alternate Building - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/YT8U/GLL4Y61F/F7RYT8UGLL4Y61F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/YT8U/GLL4Y61F/F7RYT8UGLL4Y61F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/YT8U/GLL4Y61F/F7RYT8UGLL4Y61F.SMALL.jpg lazarus441 Hello, I build myself a "One sheet boat" like Vegra did http://www.instructables.com/member/Verga/ but with some minor changes as seen on the last pages (btw: please ignore my grammar etc etc) First one of my changes My first change was that I cut down the Support frame from Vegras Origi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:30:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Inflatable-Sailboat/
Inflatable Sailboat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/NCQF/GLE1RRKG/F5LNCQFGLE1RRKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/NCQF/GLE1RRKG/F5LNCQFGLE1RRKG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/NCQF/GLE1RRKG/F5LNCQFGLE1RRKG.SMALL.jpg j_enzo One day I wanted to build an inflatable sailboat but I had no money, so I tried a cheap solution, I used PVC pipe. Visit my Blog http://microveleiros.blogspot.com Materials An inflatable boat, I used a Intex Seahawk 300 inflatable boat bad either will work, just adjust the measurements a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:49:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Buying-a-boat-online-Adventures-of-Lil-Putt-Resto/
Buying a boat online: Adventures of Lil Putt Restoration - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/C5AC/GKLJ2O7B/F42C5ACGKLJ2O7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/C5AC/GKLJ2O7B/F42C5ACGKLJ2O7B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/C5AC/GKLJ2O7B/F42C5ACGKLJ2O7B.SMALL.jpg station420 Lesson 1: Too Good to be True? A friend of mine found this boat online for $1500, so we went to have a look.  Initially, it was going to be a flip, but upon laying eyes on her, all entrepreneurial ideas went out the window.  My girlfriend and I fell in love with her and after some discussion ab...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:29:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-boat/
Duct Tape Boat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8GY7/GE056U9F/F2T8GY7GE056U9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8GY7/GE056U9F/F2T8GY7GE056U9F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8GY7/GE056U9F/F2T8GY7GE056U9F.SMALL.jpg lselse3 This weekend project will amaze your friends and provide loads of enterianment. It proves that duct take can do any thing.  Project time: About 5 hours Materials 20 rolls of duct tape. Hog panneling. About 200 zip-ties. Four (to make the inside not sticky). Optional trolling motor. The Frame. ...
By: lselse3

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:24:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/8-Folding-Kayak/
8' Folding Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/2RVR/GDPPMAUS/FRK2RVRGDPPMAUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/2RVR/GDPPMAUS/FRK2RVRGDPPMAUS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/2RVR/GDPPMAUS/FRK2RVRGDPPMAUS.SMALL.jpg wizgirl I made an 8' Folding Kayak for around $100 based on plans by Jess E. Rathburn originally published in Popular Mechanics in 1963. The plans have been modified by multiple people and instructions are available online for free in various locations: http://www.vintageprojects.com/boats/folding-kayak.pd...
By: wizgirl

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Sep 2010 19:38:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Rowing-Shell/
Building a Rowing Shell - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/8A19/FMZADC1M/FY18A19FMZADC1M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/8A19/FMZADC1M/FY18A19FMZADC1M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/8A19/FMZADC1M/FY18A19FMZADC1M.SMALL.jpg damonv How to build a rowing shell using a hot-wire cutter and hand-layup fiberglass Cut foam Foam cutting is an easy way to get a smooth 3D shape. Pink housing insulation foam is also very cheap. If I remember correctly, it took about 10 sheets of 2inx2ftx8ft to build this boat. The process is simple. ...
By: damonv

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Nov 2008 14:25:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-One-sheet-boat/
Building a One sheet boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/X2ZC/GCJ0YB4H/FPWX2ZCGCJ0YB4H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/X2ZC/GCJ0YB4H/FPWX2ZCGCJ0YB4H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/X2ZC/GCJ0YB4H/FPWX2ZCGCJ0YB4H.SMALL.jpg Verga Warning: Woodworking is inherently dangerous. You are using sharp tools some of them spinning at large RPM's. You need to be wearing eye protection at all times, hearing protection as needed and because you are going to be working on some very small pieces you must use a push stick. Niether I or Ins...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:02:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stitch-and-Glue-Kayak/
Stitch and Glue Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/SR2D/GBVJ7VTX/FP3SR2DGBVJ7VTX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/SR2D/GBVJ7VTX/FP3SR2DGBVJ7VTX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/SR2D/GBVJ7VTX/FP3SR2DGBVJ7VTX.SMALL.jpg LongToe Although I had never actually kayaked before, one day I decided to make a stitch and glue kayak. For a non-kayaker I'm not sure why, but it had to do with a rowing class I had taken once, and I wanted to get out on the water on my own boat. Also, building a rowing shell seemed difficult, better to...
By: LongToe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Aug 2010 23:29:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Foamboat-construction/
Foamboat construction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/BUPD/F2ZML3J9/FG5BUPDF2ZML3J9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/BUPD/F2ZML3J9/FG5BUPDF2ZML3J9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/BUPD/F2ZML3J9/FG5BUPDF2ZML3J9.SMALL.jpg unclesam Go from sketch to model to fullsize solid boat hull in easy steps using my FOAMBOAT method. Wrapping fiberglass over a pre-carved foam male mold is not new, it is regularly used to make custom surfboards. What I offer is a way to shape a mold that will yield smooth, symmetrical and repeatable result...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:02:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Life-Better-with-a-Sailboat-in-a-Closet/
Make Life Better with a Sailboat-in-a-Closet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/C0ME/WZWEV2ZKMU2/FS6C0MEWZWEV2ZKMU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/C0ME/WZWEV2ZKMU2/FS6C0MEWZWEV2ZKMU2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/C0ME/WZWEV2ZKMU2/FS6C0MEWZWEV2ZKMU2.SMALL.jpg Wade Tarzia [SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION: If you like this kind of writing style, feel free to visit my blog, Tristram Shandy in the 21st Century, www.tristramshandy21st.blogspot.com.  If you do NOT like my style, do NOT visit the blog! I want no harm to come to you!  NOTE May 2011 -- I have been a little lazy at ...
By: Wade Tarzia

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:53:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-a-Free-Yacht/
How to Get a Free Yacht - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/3DF1/M8EEP282HAP/FLO3DF1M8EEP282HAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/3DF1/M8EEP282HAP/FLO3DF1M8EEP282HAP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/3DF1/M8EEP282HAP/FLO3DF1M8EEP282HAP.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Sound impossible? It's not. Before long you'll be giving them away yourself. Here's the table of contents of the whole saga: Chapter 1: How to Get a Free Yacht Chapter 2: Maiden Voyage of the Free Yacht Chapter 3: Fix Broken Stix and other Trix Chapter 4: Outboard Motor Mutilates Foot Chapter 5: It...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:19:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Kayak-with-addition-Outrigger/
Water Bottle Kayak with Outrigger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/OETK/G1ZGOUKV/FKQOETKG1ZGOUKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/OETK/G1ZGOUKV/FKQOETKG1ZGOUKV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/OETK/G1ZGOUKV/FKQOETKG1ZGOUKV.SMALL.jpg MrL33TPenguin  Ok, ok, this is a first instructable that I'm going to be publishing here and I hope that it isn't my last. This is going to be something like a journal / part instructable, so please bear with me. And now, I'm proud to present to you all......... HUNK O' JUNK!!!! UPDATE January  9, 2010; Guam T...
By: MrL33TPenguin

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