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Wooden boat construction may seem like a daunting task. Rest assured, the average person can do it if you put your mind to it. However, building a wooden boat isn't really that hard to do if you have some basic carpentry skills. You might be tempted to shop around for wooden boat kits. Unfortunately (in my opinion) that really does take away half of the fun if you are up for the challenge! That's not to say that building a boat is going to be a "walk in the park" but the results are so much more satisfying if you know you built it from scratch! One of the most versatile and practical boats is called a dory. Having dory plans is a must if you want to do it right. By definition, dory boats generally have high sides and a flat bottom with planks attached from the front to the back of the boat (bow to stern). The hull should never have planks that are bent by steam. A natural curve of the plank is always more sturdy. The dory is different than other kinds of boats because of the methods of construction. The basic design of the dory has been modified in recent times to accommodate outboard engines. Many small boat designs (other than a dory) might be more satisfactory for you if rowing isn't something that you enjoy. It is worth noting however that newer models of the dory with slight alterations can accommodate a motor. The dory (particularly beach dories) were designed for ease of rowing due to their fairly narrow transom that tapers sharply to a double ended boat. These boats really "cut the water"! Boat building design has improved significantly through the years. Many individuals try to skimp on materials by using plywood. With the tremendous investment in time and money, it only makes sense to use superior materials such as spruce, oak and birch. The usual size of the craft is from 16 to 22 feet in length. Their initial appearance is deceptive as far as the cargo holding capacity is concerned. It is truly amazing how much stuff you can put in one of these things! Fishermen love the boats because they are very sturdy in the water even when they are loaded down. It's important to note that many homemade wooden boats require a tremendous investment in tools that the "average joe" or "average jane" doesn't have in his or her garage. However, there are boat plans online that can get you through the process with the basic tools you probably already have. All in all, the expense for boat plans online more than pays for itself. It makes the experience much more enjoyable as well.
Carpentry is a hobby that provides a "release" for many cubicle dwellers during the week. There just isn't any way to describe the enjoyment of using a boat that you built yourself for a pleasant day of sailing or fishing!
The author loves freelancing, relationship counseling and art. Her desire is to see her readers grow and live their lives well! In this article, she and her husband Bob share another passion. Their websites include the following: wood boat plans.
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