Wooden Kit Boats

[Death Ray]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone knew of kit suppliers or had any kit patterns for small wooden boats. I am thinking of making a small boat less than 3 meters in length out of marine ply as my Christmas project.

I am trying to do this on a very thin budget. To keep cost down I think a flat bottom style would be the best way to go.

Cheers

[Shrimpo]

Did you watch better homes and gardens last nite? They had the project on for a little punt.

[Feral]

Pretty sure you would be able to buy something cheaper than the marine ply would cost you. Check out Ebay boats, usually a few tenders going there for under $300. Even some larger tinnies from time to time that go for under $300.

[shayned]

Pretty sure there are forums dedicated to just that, seen some links on another kayak site.

[bmwbrian136]

If you're wanting to build your own boat give http://www.carlsondesign.com/#Fun_Shareware a go. I used this software to design and plot a 'Stitch and Glue' canoe.

[bootyinblue]

As said they built one on Better Homes and Gardens on Friday night with all the plans in the latest magazine. Looked pretty small and flimsy to me and when that prouldy displayed it and said it took a weekend and $500 I thought why bother, and go and get yourself an 8 foot alloy punt.

[Shrimpo]

I was thinking the same thing hey booty, Its too small and it looked ok but i doubt it could take much chop.

[batman]

Hi Guys

I have purchased some canoe and kayak plans from JEM Watercraft a US site, the response was very good and service outstanding!!!

The guy followed up with an email to make sure I recieved the goods...very impressed.

I will be building a ply canoe next year.

You can get cheap alloy boats but a lovley wooden boat is just mystical.

Batty

[Gunnabuild1]

Here you go mate,when you look at the sums it's not really cost effective but that's not the point is it.
/>http://www.bateau.com/categories.php?cat=28
/>https://www.boatdesigns.com/departments.asp?dept=2

Should give you a place to start.

Hope this helps

Glenn

[maxi]

theres plenty of options here if you troll around but ownly for paddle boats ..

/>http://www.neilbank.com/phpBB2/index.php

Maxi

[maxi]

batman wrote:

Hi Guys

I have purchased some canoe and kayak plans from JEM Watercraft a US site, the response was very good and service outstanding!!!

The guy followed up with an email to make sure I recieved the goods...very impressed.

I will be building a ply canoe next year.

You can get cheap alloy boats but a lovley wooden boat is just mystical.

Batty

just saw battys post and yep jem is the go ... Matt is by all accounts a great fella to deal with ..

Maxi

[Bommie]

anyone can go and buy a boat,

it would be fun to make your own

[maxi]

here is the link to matts site

/>http://www.jemwatercraft.com/

[rayke1938]

There is a link to fishntales of hervey bay on the home page. Look for a couple of threads from hairymick. he has built a couple of yaks there and the workmanship is outstanding and he takes you through each stage. Also says where he gets his plans from.

Cheers

Ray

[Death Ray]

Hi and thanks for the info.

I already had a look at JEM kits last weekend. Will check the rest out shortly. It's all about have a boat I made myself these days.

Cheers