Anyone into boat building?

[Time Waster]

I had a friend who built kayaks, canoes and paddles from wood. Only a few a year to sell as a hobby business. It was very, very high quality.

More recently I've seen boat building courses and boat kits where everything is included from resins, fittings to pre-cut wood or marine ply. Saw a beautiful SUP kit, 12'6" or 14' in marine ply or marine ply plus cedar top deck.

Has anyone built a canoe, kayak or other boat?

 

[Jameshow]

I had a friend who built kayaks, canoes and paddles from wood. Only a few a year to sell as a hobby business. It was very, very high quality.

More recently I've seen boat building courses and boat kits where everything is included from resins, fittings to pre-cut wood or marine ply. Saw a beautiful SUP kit, 12'6" or 14' in marine ply or marine ply plus cedar top deck.

Has anyone built a canoe, kayak or other boat?

Have built a canoe flo mo big guide

https://forum.woodenboat.com/forum/designs-plans/106711-another-two-sheet-rowboat-design-big-guide

Really good design. I used cheap plywood as I had a sheet left over from another project.

I would use marine ply if I were you.

Take your time and do it indoors - I built it over a weekend on the patio.

 

[Andy in Germany]

@Oldhippy Is either building or renovating a canal boat, I think.

 

[Oldhippy]

Just bought one, starting renovation in next few weeks.

 

[Jameshow]

Just bought one, starting renovation in next few weeks.

Come on show us some pics!

Fancy a canal boat myself
One of our lady shedders is doing on with her daughter/sil. I'm watching with interest and hope to visit.