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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;

• Easy for you to find the advice and tips to make your project a success.

• Save you time searching for the information you need.

• And hopefully inspire you to get started on that dream project.

• 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. Got some advice you want to pass on?

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Site Index, for DIY Wooden Boat information.
A Site Index, fast alphabetical list of wood boat diy guides, for building, fixing up and maintaining wooden boats.

Build a Boat, for the Back Yard Wooden Boat Builder.
wnat to Build a Boat? Learn about the Wooden Boat Building methods used by Self Builders.

Wooden Boat Restoration, repair and maintainence.
Wooden boat restoration, how to fix up an old wooden boat, one of the cheapest ways to get afloat and have a boat to be proud of.

Supplies for Wooden Boat building and Maintenance.
Supplies for Wooden Boat Building and restoration, how to choose the materials and marine chandlery for your project.

Wooden Boat Kits.
Wooden boat building is easy and inexpensive with wooden boat kits. From row boats and kayaks to sailing cruisers, boat to be proud of

Small Boats, You can be proud of.
What Everybody ought to know about building Small Boats, guidance and tips for self-building or restoring.

Ropes and Rigs for Boating.
What all boaters need to know about boating ropes and rigs. Knots, line handling, sailing and care.

Wooden Cabin Cruisers
Building or restoring cabin cruisers Tips and suggestions for fitting out and equiping your wood boat.

Cruising in Wooden Boats, the eco Lifestyle
Freedom wooden boat Cruising, adventure, boat handling, navigation safety for wood boat builders.

Book Depository
Book Depository Book Shop on DIY Wood Boat

Passage Planning for small boat cruising
Passage Planning, how to write a concise, and easily understood cruise plan, for any of voyage from a dinghy trip around the bay to, cruising boat navigating an ocean.

A glossary of navigation terms
Definitions of navigation terms used in marine navigation

Buoyage systems for coastal navigation.
Buoyage theory, learn how marine navigation buoys help the skipper pilot his boat safely in coastal waters.

Tides, how they are caused and predicted.
Tides, tidal streams, sea level predictions and marine currents and what the leisure boater should know about Tide tables, charts coastal height prediction data.

Choosing a Boating School
How to choose a Boating School, whether for motor vessel instruction, cruiser or dinghy sailing classes, canoeing or kayaking.

Choosing a Boating Holiday
Ideas and pointers on choosing a boating holiday, rentals, charters, crewed sailing, skippered charter, bareboat, flotilla, or boating tuition.

DIY Woodboat Questions
Woodboat questions and answers to your Wooden Boat problems in a free, no frills, no need to sign up Forum.

Boating Terms and expressions.
Common Boating Terms expressions and their meanings that Every Wooden Boat Enthusiast Ought to Know.

Boats and Bits,Free Advertising.
The Boats and Bits Exchange is a FREE advertising space for anyone wishing to sell, buy or exchange Wooden Boats, Boat Bits or other items of Chandlery.

Wood Boat Link Library
DIY Wood Boat Link Library, a list of online links of value and interest to Wooden Boat enthusiasts.

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