http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 20:01:14 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Venture-17-Sailboat-Mast-Step-Repair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/K512/HFPTIYVQ/FQLK512HFPTIYVQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/K512/HFPTIYVQ/FQLK512HFPTIYVQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/K512/HFPTIYVQ/FQLK512HFPTIYVQ.SMALL.jpg stangtime The mast step of my very used Venture 17 sailboat was in bad shape.  The boat had been sitting mostly abandoned before I bought it and started renovation work.  The mast step looked like it had been moved around and the underlying wood was torn and exposed.  I epoxied the wood area and covered the o...
By: stangtime

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 05:23:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Install-a-Used-Sailboat-Bow-Pulpit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/MOXR/HFPTI2DN/FPHMOXRHFPTI2DN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/MOXR/HFPTI2DN/FPHMOXRHFPTI2DN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/MOXR/HFPTI2DN/FPHMOXRHFPTI2DN.SMALL.jpg stangtime The restoration of a Venture 17 sailboat  would be incomplete without a used bow pulpit installed.  I didn't want to spend a fortune on a custom made pulpit  (I've done that in the past - pricey $$) and trying to make my own from aluminum rail or stainless steel pipe wasn't working out.  I scoured C...
By: stangtime

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:22:00 PDT 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/Sailboat-Deck-Hole-Repair-access-plate-installati/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/JGE8/HFD1FHUI/F0SJGE8HFD1FHUI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/JGE8/HFD1FHUI/F0SJGE8HFD1FHUI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/JGE8/HFD1FHUI/F0SJGE8HFD1FHUI.SMALL.jpg stangtime I'm slowly restoring a 1975 Venture 17 sailboat.  Somewhere along the line this boat had a bow pulpit that was torn off or was destroyed in an accident.  The boat was pretty much abandoned with two big holes in the forward deck.  Rain and time made the holes bigger and caused some wood rot between t...
By: stangtime

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:38:46 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/homemade-lawn-mower-outboard-boat-motor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/F7DA/HET135YI/F32F7DAHET135YI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/F7DA/HET135YI/F32F7DAHET135YI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/F7DA/HET135YI/F32F7DAHET135YI.SMALL.jpg oceansidegrp this was my first attempt at this idea. i was looking to get a motor for my little gheenoe and i could not afford to buy a new motor for it so i looked around my town while driving around and i found a 6hp lawn mower that was not running, and a friend of mine had a not running 9.9hp Johnson outboard...
By: oceansidegrp

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:22:59 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/KayakCanoe-Rack-Wood-Storage/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/NGH2/HEBMZEAN/FHYNGH2HEBMZEAN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/NGH2/HEBMZEAN/FHYNGH2HEBMZEAN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/NGH2/HEBMZEAN/FHYNGH2HEBMZEAN.SMALL.jpg mjp5147 CALL BEFORE YOU DIG. This rack was designed to hold 1 canoe on the bottom of the rack, 2 kayaks above it and to store fire wood underneath the canoe (the yellow kayak was being stored for a friend and is only sitting on cinder blocks). First things first, measure all of your boats. When determining...
By: mjp5147

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:20:53 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/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/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/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/GoPro-Kayak-Camera-Mount/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/T0VX/H9T4QAIO/F1WT0VXH9T4QAIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/T0VX/H9T4QAIO/F1WT0VXH9T4QAIO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/T0VX/H9T4QAIO/F1WT0VXH9T4QAIO.SMALL.jpg hatnb   Pyranha was kind enough to use ordinary philips head screws on the back handle instead of security screws. That made this very easy. I just removed the original handle and put this mount in its place. The top part of the mount unscrews, I can easily take it off and leave the base on.   The base is...
By: hatnb

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:09:09 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/Sail-Boat-Limpiapiscina/
Sail Boat: Limpiapiscina - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/RAL2/H6DWQAEY/FR4RAL2H6DWQAEY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/RAL2/H6DWQAEY/FR4RAL2H6DWQAEY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/RAL2/H6DWQAEY/FR4RAL2H6DWQAEY.SMALL.jpg cgaule Introducción: SailBoat es un aparato de limpieza de piscinas autoconstruido con materiales sencillos y baratos Materiales necesarios: -6 botellas de 500 CC como balsas de flotación -1 tabla de 40 x 30 (o a gusto), será la base para montar todos los componentes -8 amarras de cable según el tamaño ...
By: cgaule

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:03:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pseudo-Psub/ http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif goldfish408 Jonathon Wiggins Oregon, USA
By: goldfish408

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:02:37 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/Turn-A-Childs-Bike-Trailer-Into-A-Boat-Dolly/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/YNB1/H5Y9VM88/F71YNB1H5Y9VM88.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/YNB1/H5Y9VM88/F71YNB1H5Y9VM88.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/YNB1/H5Y9VM88/F71YNB1H5Y9VM88.SMALL.jpg tod_germanica I have a wide 17' canoe and a sharpie sailing dinghy I need to move. I bought a Winchester brand child's bike trailer at a 2nd hand store for $25 USD, but Burley or other brands would convert the same way. The pink and yellow nylon fabric covering was rotten so I cut it off, dismantled and cleaned t...
By: tod_germanica

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 23:02:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Detroit-Diesel-Valve-Cover-Clean-Up-Boat-Bling-o/
Detroit Diesel Valve Cover Clean Up! Boat Bling on a Budget. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/9EZN/GSLJR95S/FK89EZNGSLJR95S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/9EZN/GSLJR95S/FK89EZNGSLJR95S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/9EZN/GSLJR95S/FK89EZNGSLJR95S.SMALL.jpg sodiumcanine    I am currently helping restore A 73 ft Alden MotorYacht in So-Cal. The Main Engines are GM Diesels ( AKA Detroit Diesel)  12-71NA These 2-stroke slobbering Beasts are Rated at 550 HP @ 2250 RPM. The Vessel can "Sprint" to 16 Knots and Cruises  at 12 Knots. This instructable focuses on a cosmetic...
By: sodiumcanine

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2012 20:17:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MkII-Kayak-Saumik/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/VAK0/H5408CWG/FO8VAK0H5408CWG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/VAK0/H5408CWG/FO8VAK0H5408CWG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/VAK0/H5408CWG/FO8VAK0H5408CWG.SMALL.jpg armored bore After the success of my first kayak (made by carefully following this wonderful tutorial: http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Greenland-Kayak/), I thought I'd make another one out of the bamboo we have growing out back. It was super-cheap, but I wouldn't recommend bamboo as the sole material; I...
By: armored bore

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:55:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MkI-Kayak-Greenlander/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/IOO3/H5408CVW/F1EIOO3H5408CVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/IOO3/H5408CVW/F1EIOO3H5408CVW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/IOO3/H5408CVW/F1EIOO3H5408CVW.SMALL.jpg armored bore I made this a couple years ago, but I'm just now getting this on Instructables to puff my profile just a little. I built it according to this well done (if long) tutorial: http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Greenland-Kayak/ This is not something you can just slap together, but that being said ...
By: armored bore

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:51:45 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/DIY-kayak-paddle-drip-rings/
DIY kayak paddle drip rings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIQ/9YQ5/H4AGJ424/FIQ9YQ5H4AGJ424.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIQ/9YQ5/H4AGJ424/FIQ9YQ5H4AGJ424.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIQ/9YQ5/H4AGJ424/FIQ9YQ5H4AGJ424.SMALL.jpg DconBlueZ The cheap kayak I bought came with a two-piece paddle that dripped water all over my lap and ran down my arms the first time I took it out on the water. A little bit of web research revealed that you can buy "drip rings" to put on your paddle which causes water from the paddle blades to drop off be...
By: DconBlueZ

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 22:17:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raw-Materials/
Making a burgee cover for your boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/72TP/H5035FG7/F8F72TPH5035FG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/72TP/H5035FG7/F8F72TPH5035FG7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/72TP/H5035FG7/F8F72TPH5035FG7.SMALL.jpg CBSmith A burgee cover is a simple project that can dress up your boat with minimal effort or expense.  This burgee is hanging out in the wind and getting beat up by the sun and wind.  A cover will keep it pretty to show at the beach or club. I made it at TechShop, with their state of the art equipment.  Y...
By: CBSmith

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 20:21:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CanoeKayak-Caddy-mod-from-a-Jogging-Stroller/
Canoe/Kayak Caddy mod from a Jogging Stroller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/1PH5/H3Z3VQGE/FZ71PH5H3Z3VQGE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/1PH5/H3Z3VQGE/FZ71PH5H3Z3VQGE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/1PH5/H3Z3VQGE/FZ71PH5H3Z3VQGE.SMALL.jpg creekrunner This is a canoe or kayak carrier modified from a jogging stroller.  The stroller was bought at a garage saie and only required a small bit of re-engineering to create the carrier. This particular brand was made by Dreamer Design and is called Fitness First. The wheels are detachable (great for stowi...
By: creekrunner

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 17:12:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-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-assemble-a-wood-outboard-motor-mount/
How to assemble a wood outboard motor mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/VV9I/H3XN8MCD/FKGVV9IH3XN8MCD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/VV9I/H3XN8MCD/FKGVV9IH3XN8MCD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/VV9I/H3XN8MCD/FKGVV9IH3XN8MCD.SMALL.jpg Miss Cabbit I did this at TechShop Menlo Park. http://www.techshop.com We used scrap wood and cut it down to pieces to make parts for this mount. This instructable will show you how we assembled it. Sand wood With a belt sander smoothen down all your pre-cut wooden pieces until your structure fits perfectly....
By: Miss Cabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:21:36 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/Really-Simple-Roof-Rack-for-cars-without-rain-gut/
Really Simple Roof Rack (for cars without rain gutters). - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/O6OG/H3XN8I65/F1TO6OGH3XN8I65.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/O6OG/H3XN8I65/F1TO6OGH3XN8I65.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/O6OG/H3XN8I65/F1TO6OGH3XN8I65.SMALL.jpg sprocketscientist I wanted a roof rack to carry boats and lumber and whatnot.  I was about to buy the NRS Quick and Easy set for roof-rack-makin', but neither of our cars has rain gutters. So then, what to do?   This rack evolved from an earlier version that just used the big pool noodle with ratchet strap running t...
By: sprocketscientist

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

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:23:41 PDT