Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - boats - boating http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 10:53:05 PDT BLOX v1.01 Building a wooden boat http://www.instructables.com/id/My-wooden-boat-story/
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Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:36:28 PST
How to Build a sail boat that is much cheaper than retail ones. 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...
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Thu, 6 Sep 2012 13:13:36 PDT
Fix fuel flow on your outboard motor http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-fuel-flow-on-your-outboard-motor/
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Fri, 8 Jun 2012 22:28:20 PDT
How to make a Push Pole for Punting http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Push-Pole-for-Punting/
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Fri, 2 Jul 2010 18:10:55 PDT
Rigging a SINK (sit-in-kayak) for fishing http://www.instructables.com/id/Rigging-a-SINK-sit-in-kayak-for-fishing/
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Thu, 9 Jul 2009 20:15:10 PDT
Waterproof, durable boat boxes: the pragmatics, doubts, and worldview http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof%2c-durable-boat-boxes%3a-the-pragmatics%2c-do/
Waterproof, durable boat boxes: the pragmatics, doubts, and worldview - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1A/RVN5/B7PEX504H4G/F1ARVN5B7PEX504H4G.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1A/RVN5/B7PEX504H4G/F1ARVN5B7PEX504H4G.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1A/RVN5/B7PEX504H4G/F1ARVN5B7PEX504H4G.SMALL.jpg Wade Tarzia (Revised 4/23/07: shortened). Here are two waterproof boat boxes to store emergency gear and regular gear. Boat boxes are good for protecting crushable gear from tsunamis or your stupid feet. I love flexible waterproof bags and have several, but for the delicate expensive stuff, the box works for m...
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Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:41:49 PST
Kayak Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Kayak-Stand/
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Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:45:13 PST
Construction of Two Portuguese Style Dinghies (Small Boats) http://www.instructables.com/id/Construction-of-Two-Portuguese-Style-Dinghies-Sma/
Construction of Two Portuguese Style Dinghies (Small Boats) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FR7/1XPQ/USMEPD7R5M1/FR71XPQUSMEPD7R5M1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR7/1XPQ/USMEPD7R5M1/FR71XPQUSMEPD7R5M1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR7/1XPQ/USMEPD7R5M1/FR71XPQUSMEPD7R5M1.SMALL.jpg rook999 This project covers the construction of two rowboats that are primarily constructed with three sheets of plywood. The design is not mine. I used a design by Hannu Vartiala, a very generous boat enthusiast who has graciously provided boat plans free of charge on his website. This project can be foun...
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Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:17:39 PDT