http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:56:09 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/Incredible-Soda-Bottle-Pontoon-Boat/
Incredible Soda Bottle Pontoon Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FVM/RGFK/F4WY0HUU/FVMRGFKF4WY0HUU.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVM/RGFK/F4WY0HUU/FVMRGFKF4WY0HUU.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVM/RGFK/F4WY0HUU/FVMRGFKF4WY0HUU.SMALL.jpg deceiver FOURTH UPDATE: The Incredible Soda Bottle Pontoon Boat is gone, no more, nada. It's at the dump in pieces or recycled. Watch for a new build in the spring. Sleeker, lighter, svelter, cooler. Drawing on what I've learned.THIRD UPDATE: So, the boat has as of this writing been in the water for 7 years....
By: deceiver

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2006 22:13:39 PDT 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/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/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/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/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/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/Free-Yacht-Chapter-7%3a-Get-an-Even-Better-One-and-F/
Free Yacht Chapter 7: Get an Even Better One and Fabulize it. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZM/VRTM/4WREV2Z7PDP/FZMVRTM4WREV2Z7PDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZM/VRTM/4WREV2Z7PDP/FZMVRTM4WREV2Z7PDP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZM/VRTM/4WREV2Z7PDP/FZMVRTM4WREV2Z7PDP.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson continues the Free Yacht saga begun at How to Get a Free YachtOn the first of the month I went to the marina office to pay the rent.I apologized for not paying on the 29th and asked about a free dinghy that was up for grabs.me: "And what's the story about the trimaran next to it?"he: "That's the mar...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2006 18:25:24 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...
By: gmckee1399

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 16:24:45 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/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/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/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/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/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/The-BO-AT-Single-Sheet-Plywood-Boat/
The BO-AT Single Sheet Plywood Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/7MZW/GQ5QCJ2T/FSE7MZWGQ5QCJ2T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/7MZW/GQ5QCJ2T/FSE7MZWGQ5QCJ2T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/7MZW/GQ5QCJ2T/FSE7MZWGQ5QCJ2T.SMALL.jpg PaleoDan My son and I built this simple one sheet plywood boat following the plans and sage advice provided in the following link  http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/07/the-blue-crab-one-sheet-plywood-boat-tiny-yellow-house.html.  We saw this in a recent eNews from Make Magazine.  This is Not our design b...
By: PaleoDan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/9RN6/GQ5PW757/FJZ9RN6GQ5PW757.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/9RN6/GQ5PW757/FJZ9RN6GQ5PW757.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/9RN6/GQ5PW757/FJZ9RN6GQ5PW757.SMALL.jpg vatosupreme This instructable shows how my friend Jared, my brother, and I  built a cardboard canoe for his kids to play with in the swimming pool. Materials Used: -Packing Tape - 1 1/2" - (lots(3 rolls)) -Cardboard - 1 sheet - 40" x 84" -Utility knife (to cut the patterns out of the cardboard) ...
By: vatosupreme

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/IJW0/GPBD2SZ8/FSUIJW0GPBD2SZ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/IJW0/GPBD2SZ8/FSUIJW0GPBD2SZ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/IJW0/GPBD2SZ8/FSUIJW0GPBD2SZ8.SMALL.jpg hyroc346 This light-weight and easy to make kayak can be built in a few hours, weighs less than 20 pounds, and best of all, costs under $50.  While I wouldn't recommend taking it out in any rapids, it works great for calm water, so get out there and explore! Materials: Five 10' long, 3/4" Outer Diamete...
By: hyroc346

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/YT8U/GLL4Y61F/F7RYT8UGLL4Y61F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/YT8U/GLL4Y61F/F7RYT8UGLL4Y61F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/YT8U/GLL4Y61F/F7RYT8UGLL4Y61F.SMALL.jpg lazarus441 Hello, I build myself a "One sheet boat" like Vegra did http://www.instructables.com/member/Verga/ but with some minor changes as seen on the last pages (btw: please ignore my grammar etc etc) First one of my changes My first change was that I cut down the Support frame from Vegras Origi...
By: lazarus441

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:30:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Inflatable-Sailboat/
Inflatable Sailboat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5L/NCQF/GLE1RRKG/F5LNCQFGLE1RRKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5L/NCQF/GLE1RRKG/F5LNCQFGLE1RRKG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5L/NCQF/GLE1RRKG/F5LNCQFGLE1RRKG.SMALL.jpg j_enzo One day I wanted to build an inflatable sailboat but I had no money, so I tried a cheap solution, I used PVC pipe. Visit my Blog http://microveleiros.blogspot.com Materials An inflatable boat, I used a Intex Seahawk 300 inflatable boat bad either will work, just adjust the measurements a...
By: j_enzo

Continue Reading »]]> 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/C5AC/GKLJ2O7B/F42C5ACGKLJ2O7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/C5AC/GKLJ2O7B/F42C5ACGKLJ2O7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/C5AC/GKLJ2O7B/F42C5ACGKLJ2O7B.SMALL.jpg station420 Lesson 1: Too Good to be True? A friend of mine found this boat online for $1500, so we went to have a look.  Initially, it was going to be a flip, but upon laying eyes on her, all entrepreneurial ideas went out the window.  My girlfriend and I fell in love with her and after some discussion ab...
By: station420

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:29:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-boat/
Duct Tape Boat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8GY7/GE056U9F/F2T8GY7GE056U9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8GY7/GE056U9F/F2T8GY7GE056U9F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/2RVR/GDPPMAUS/FRK2RVRGDPPMAUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/2RVR/GDPPMAUS/FRK2RVRGDPPMAUS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/8A19/FMZADC1M/FY18A19FMZADC1M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/8A19/FMZADC1M/FY18A19FMZADC1M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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://cdn.instructables.com/FPW/X2ZC/GCJ0YB4H/FPWX2ZCGCJ0YB4H.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPW/X2ZC/GCJ0YB4H/FPWX2ZCGCJ0YB4H.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPW/X2ZC/GCJ0YB4H/FPWX2ZCGCJ0YB4H.SMALL.jpg Verga Warning: Woodworking is inherently dangerous. You are using sharp tools some of them spinning at large RPM's. You need to be wearing eye protection at all times, hearing protection as needed and because you are going to be working on some very small pieces you must use a push stick. Niether I or Ins...
By: Verga

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:02:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stitch-and-Glue-Kayak/
Stitch and Glue Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/SR2D/GBVJ7VTX/FP3SR2DGBVJ7VTX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/SR2D/GBVJ7VTX/FP3SR2DGBVJ7VTX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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://cdn.instructables.com/FG5/BUPD/F2ZML3J9/FG5BUPDF2ZML3J9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG5/BUPD/F2ZML3J9/FG5BUPDF2ZML3J9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG5/BUPD/F2ZML3J9/FG5BUPDF2ZML3J9.SMALL.jpg unclesam Go from sketch to model to fullsize solid boat hull in easy steps using my FOAMBOAT method. Wrapping fiberglass over a pre-carved foam male mold is not new, it is regularly used to make custom surfboards. What I offer is a way to shape a mold that will yield smooth, symmetrical and repeatable result...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2007 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://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/C0ME/WZWEV2ZKMU2/FS6C0MEWZWEV2ZKMU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/C0ME/WZWEV2ZKMU2/FS6C0MEWZWEV2ZKMU2.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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://cdn.instructables.com/FLO/3DF1/M8EEP282HAP/FLO3DF1M8EEP282HAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLO/3DF1/M8EEP282HAP/FLO3DF1M8EEP282HAP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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://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...
By: MrL33TPenguin

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