Do It Yourself - Build A Wooden Boat

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Building a boat can be a great way to apply your skill and inventiveness. If this is the first boat you are trying to make then you will likely succeed by following an uncomplicated design that doesn't require too much detailing or an exceedingly large budget. However, regardless of the design chosen, your boat should still be usable. Hence functionality should be considered in the overall process. Once you have obtained all the needed tools and materials and have decided on the design you will use, you can commence this very exciting and satisfying project.

Required Tools

Power drill
Set square
Steel ruler
Tape measure
Power jigsaw
Power plane
Random orbit sander
Handsaw
Hand plane
Hand sanding block

Required Materials

Marine Plywood or Regular Plywood
Epoxy
Fibreglass
Paint and/or other Waterproofing treatment

Instructions

The method used here is called the stitch and glue method. It is used to make three dimensional objects out of two well known materials: plywood and epoxy resin. It is not hard to construct a boat using this method if you follow the steps precisely.

1.To start cut your pieces of plywood in the shape specified by your layout. You will have to use your power tools, hand saw, measuring tape, set square and ruler at this juncture to cut the pieces correctly. The precision of the plywood pieces will give your boat a better look and more stability when it is ready to be sailed.

2.On one of your cut pieces of plywood, drill several small holes and give them a distance of about 10cm apart. You will then do this process with another section of your plywood these holes will match the first ones you have made in your original section of plywood.

3.These two pieces will be stitched together using copper or plastic cable ties. Be sure to you use a sufficient length for each hole, to fasten it effectively.

4.After the pieces have been successfully joined you will then be ready to apply your thickened epoxy. The epoxy will be applied at the joints of the pieces, hence securing the pieces entirely. If you want to improve the joining capacity of the epoxy you can use a light layer of epoxy that has not been thickened on the pieces of plywood first and then put on the thickened epoxy after a couple minutes have passed. This will give the glued area more stability than the wood itself.

5.Allow the epoxy to cure, this means allowing it to dry and set. When this is done remove the bits of wire from the plywood and then utilize fibreglass, tape and more epoxy to close up the holes and prevent any leaks.

6.Once the complete structure has been constructed you will still need to make your boat water ready. Even if the plywood is already treated it must be painted and coated with a good waterproofing finish. This finish will work as a sealant and prevent the wood from becoming waterlogged. Before applying you finish you will need to sand down your boat utilizing your sand paper and/or other power tools to soften the body and edges. To achieve this you can use a thin coat of epoxy initially to seal the wood and then out on a coat of standard outdoor paint to protect the wood from UV damage.

7.Your boat is now ready for the water.

Tips and Warnings

The total time to complete this project will vary. You will have to stop at some point to allow the epoxy to cure after you put on each coat this will take about 5-7 days. However, carrying this out properly is the only way to ensure that your boat will perform efficiently.

Make sure you are using the right safety precautions including putting on a protective mask, safety glasses, close weave working clothes and utilizing disposable plastic gloves. During the sanding and drilling process there will be a great deal of dust flying around hence a particle mask will be essential. In addition the gloves will make certain that your hands will not come in direct contact with the epoxy, which although not a lethal material is best not touched with bare fingers. Of course the glasses will hinder any unforeseeable injury to the eyes.

Research different boat designs and opt for a plan based on your thorough research. The less complicated the plan the better.

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