Do It Yourself Wooden Boat
Tips,
techniques, and notes on Wooden Boat
Building, Restoration and Maintenance.
Things the
amateur woodboat enthusiast
needs to know, by an amateur woodboat enthusiast
If I can do it and all these guys and girls can do it so can you.
If I can do it and all these guys and girls can do it so can you.
 From TraditionalWood Boat techniques to Stitch and Glue methods. |
 From Vintage classic Wood Boats to cheap fixer uppers and how to do your own Survey |
 All about timber fastenings glues and epoxys etc for wooden boats. |
Have
a look at the superb boats that other Wooden Boat
enthusiasts have been
building and restoring
Over
my many years of messing
about in boats I have built them, repaired them, and renovated them.
I'm just an ordinary guy doing it in my spare time. So You can do it too.
I am near the completion of my latest project the rebuilding of Mignonne.
So, I'm putting this resource together in the hopes that it will be of help to anyone else who is interested in wooden boats.
The aim is to make it;
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Easy for you to find the advice and tips to make your project a success.
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Save you time searching for the information you need.
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And hopefully inspire you to get started on that dream project.
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And I've even included some Budget Boating Tips from the budget boating expert, my Uncle Charlie.
Perhaps you dream of having a Cabin cruiser big enough for your Family holidays, weekends or even to sail the world.
On
the other hand perhaps you would
prefer a single seated kayak to explore the wilderness.Or, a row boat for fishing. Whether you want a canoe, a row boat or a cabin cruiser there are hundreds of styles and designs to choose from.
They are all very doable for the home builder. Also there are many Wood Boat Kits available which simplify the building process for the novice.
However if you are planning that big boat it is always worth starting with a Small Boat project.
Why not begin with a tender for your bigger dream boat.
Make a good job of that and you will feel much more confident about tackling that big job.
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Glorious details will develop as you consider and reconsider your dream in the light of good advice.
Seeing what others have achieved will help keep you focused.
And there are hundreds of people out there just like you creating superb boats from environmentally friendly Wood.
PS.
Start building that boat and
soon folk will be coming to you for advice and to admire Your
Beautiful
Wood Boat.
PPS.
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Vire cylinder head wanted for a VireBVR 6hp
I am trying to restore this Vire BVR but need a barrel as the old one is cracked beyond repair. If anyone can help, U can reach me by email on: braeng@ihug.com.au
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enola
We are about to begin a complete, a full restoration on a 1928 twin screw twin mast 50 foot motor cruiser built by John Thorneycroft at Hampton Middlesex.
Cedar boat refinishing
I have a 13 ft cedar run-about that was built in the late 50's - early 60's. Some of the old finish (not sure what it is) on the bow, will not come
Project Boats by Proud Wooden Boat Lovers.
A show case for Wooden Project Boats that enthusiasts are working on building and restoring.
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Lighthouse Boatyard and Marina in Ponce Inlet, FL
View Larger Map In addition to being the largest Do-It-Yourself boatyard and marina in Daytona, they also feature a broad range of fully insured services
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Repair fiberglass over wood scow warped keel?
Restoration of fiberglass over wood flat bottom boat keel? Wooden boat with fiberglass covering the underside of the boat and keel. Boat is plywood and
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Missing hardware on my Picaroon
When I acquired my Picaroon it came with many boxes of hardware, so much that I am not sure where it is all going to go. However as I start to attach
DIY Wood Boat Club
Don and Silvana Stiff is now a member of DIY Wood Boat Club: Don and Silvana Stiff is now a member of DIY Wood Boat Club
Looking for a Barrel Back Chris Craft
Wanting a Chris Craft Barrel Back in need of restoration. I'm looking for a Barrel Back Chris Craft that I can restore myself. Is this something you
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