How To Build A Wooden Boat [Step By Step] - DeepSailing

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Building a wooden boat requires the right tools, materials, patience and information.

To build a wooden boat:

  1. Collect all the materials and tools needed
  2. Plan the boat layout and design
  3. Create the center rib & transom
  4. Create the boat frame
  5. Add the seat rails & keel strip
  6. Add the wood planks & seats
  7. Add epoxy, sand & paint the boat

Building a wooden boat will take approximately 1 month when building a smaller wooden boat under 20 ft. and it will take 2 to 3 months when building a larger wooden boat over 20 ft.

The cost to build a wooden boat will range from $2,500 for a smaller wooden boat to over $3,500 to $5,000 for larger wooden boats. This cost includes all materials and tools needed for the build.

The largest cost when building a wooden boat is the cost of wood. The cheapest cost when building a wooden boat is the boat plans and designs.

The types of wooden boats that can be built include cabin cruisers, sailboats, canoes/kayaks, runabout outboard boats, paddle wheel & runabout inboard boats, novelty boats, houseboats, hydroplanes and race boats.

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