I carry quite a bit of gear when I go fishing and when one factors in the weight of my Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game, the 12 volt Werker fish finder battery and various other gear, I’m at or above the 100 pound mark. I have been using this cart design for over 2 years and it has yet to fail me or damage my kayak. While some elements of this cart may look familiar, there are a few tweaks that I came up with that make it super strong and functional. It is at home on rough terrain and really…

I've been reading about everybody's pursuits and am quite amazed at the skill and craftsmanship exhibited by this group. I've been wanting to build a skiff for some time now. This past fall, I finally quit wishing and started doing. I wanted a small boat that required little power and maintenance. I also wanted a boat that was stable and could carry a load well. This craft would be used for crabbing and fishing as well as hauling the wife and friends to dinner at our local

If the water bug bit you but the budget is tight, have a look at these DIY boat ideas. With some elbow grease, you can have a practical raft for water fun!

I’ve been thinking about this for years and figure I’d better get it out of my system before it drives me batty. I’ve convinced myself somehow, that’s its possible to build a kayak in 24 hours (I’m also convinced I can do it for $240 which is an different obsession altogether). To complicate matters, I want her to be beautiful, paddle well, and be well built; I want to proud of her and I want whoever paddles her, to feel the same pride. My hubris (yup damn pride) wants her to be built by

Kayak plans designed for amateur builders. Suitable for cedar strip or skin-on-frame construction. Downloadable files or free shipping available.

Three sheet boats Boat-designs with a hull made of three sheets of plywood (244 x 122cm)

Three sheet boats Boat-designs with a hull made of three sheets of plywood (244 x 122cm)

Stitch and Glue Kayak: Although I had never actually kayaked before, one day I decided to make a stitch and glue kayak. For a non-kayaker I'm not sure why, but it had to do with a rowing class I had taken once, and I wanted to get out on the water on my own boat. Also, …

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8' Folding Kayak: I made an 8' Folding Kayak for around $100 based on plans by Jess E. Rathburn originally published in Popular Mechanics in 1963. The plans have been modified by multiple people and instructions are available online for free in various locations:…

This page compares the two plywood canoes in my range. Both have detailed plans and are simple to build. The page is to explain the differences and to help potential builders see if one of the boats suits their needs. Lots of links to pictures, build articles and even videos. The cla

If you fish in a small boat like I do you don't needthat heavy battery that breaks your back.More fishing Ideas here:http://bit.ly/11Qa3wm

This is follow-on from a “General Discussion” post titled “Microbudget ideas for home-built skiffs”, where there is discussion about building a skiff...

This four person, fast outboard garvey boat has a small outboard and is simple to build. Purchase dinghy quality building plans at kits at Bateau.