ROWINGADUBAY Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) Does anyone know where I can get boat building plans for making a small boat out of wood on the Web or ??? I saw some plans in an outdoor life magazine and it looked like an average guy couild build but it would take a a while with the filler and drying times, but I lost the issue. Just want to see my options before I jump in. Thanks for the replies Edited April 27, 2009 by paintsniffer left some out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 @ paintsniffer This was posted on a German lure making site a few months ago : FREE BOAT PLANS, Boat Plans at Svenson's A bit "ancient" though , but maybe , it'll help some ! greetz:yay: , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philB Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 You could give this site a look Boat Plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWINGADUBAY Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thank's for your help. They had some neat stuff in there.I'm just kicking an idea around about making a small one over next winter something I could put in the back of the truck for small lakes and ponds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 @ paintsniffer If you don't wanna build , there are foldable boats around , that might meet your intentions . Check A Folding Foldable Portable Fishing Boat And Dinghy By Porta-Bote also known as Portabote Porta-Boat Portaboat Foldboat, Instaboat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsully18 Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Give this site a look Gator Boat Co. Wooden Boat Plans David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWINGADUBAY Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks Capt. I think I sart with the origanal gator it has the fastest build time they say 25 hours I'll be lucky with 25 days but that boat is exactly what I was looking for something light and easy to move . I know winter is a long way off but up here it lasts to long. Thanks to everyone this is my favorite sight by far!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 @ paintsnifferThis was posted on a German lure making site a few months ago : FREE BOAT PLANS, Boat Plans at Svenson's A bit "ancient" though , but maybe , it'll help some ! greetz:yay: , diemai Diemai my dad built the sunfish model back in the 1960s.Its a nice basic boat I'll try and find a pic and post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 @ jamie Quite a challenge I guess ,........not just the smallest model:) ! Do you still have it ? greetz , diemai:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannabeeFishing Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) Glen-L Boat plans, boat building kits for amateur boat builders has been a long time supplier of boat plans. Some of the plans are for older style boats, but they seem to be proven models. They also market the Hankinson plans http://www.boatdesigns.com/departments.asp?dept=718 now. They also provide plans for campers and boat trailers. I'm looking into one of the small huck fin models to use on electric only lakes. Gary Edited April 29, 2009 by WannabeeFishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 @ jamieQuite a challenge I guess ,........not just the smallest model:) ! Do you still have it ? greetz , diemai:yay: No the boat is long gone years and years ago he sold it to a co-worker. I do have some pics of the boat and the build itself. He built several boats in his day and would like to build one with him and my son, three generations working together.He built these boats long before I was born and mostly with hand tools. He said his hands still hurt from all the brass screws that he screwed in by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 @ Jamie Guess , that I can imagine about the hurting hands ,.............looking back at the folks before us , I really wonder sometimes , how they achieved all the things they did without all of our modern tools and devices . And often I just can't figure out ......! greetz:yay: , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpsowers Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have built a couple of the boats from Harold Payson's books. There are several simple ones that you can build with mostly lumberyard materials. Take a look at his books: Amazon.com: Harold H. Payson: Books Or his website: InstantBoats.com I took my 'elegant punt' out crappie fishing yesterday in a little lake here in Kansas and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) sorry tried to insert a pic. it didnt work Edited May 7, 2009 by jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWINGADUBAY Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Thanks for all of your help they all look great . I stumbled across the RV section in one of the links it would be awesome for ice fishing. A couple of us guys rented a sleeper ice shanty last year and had a great time. It would be great to build one specifically for ice fishing . Have it hooked up to the truck on friday after work and heading out for a weekend . Well if you guys stumble upon any other boat plans let us know I'm sure someone will use them in the future. Anybody out there actually order any of the plans and still have them lying around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Did you build the Gator or another boat? Pictures please. beekeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I meant to put in my previous reply a picture of my Croc designed by Gator Boats. It is basically a larger version of their Gator model. beekeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWINGADUBAY Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I bought all the materials the winters are tooooo long up here to waste open water fishing time I will wait until then to build it how do you like the croc it looks very nice how is it stable wise compared to a canoe it looks a little wider I was worried about stability but still want something I can carry and launch easily thanks for the reply and pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Haven't had any time to post. I like my Croc a lot. For a small boat it seems stable to me. Look at www.gatorboats.com and www.southernpaddler.com for my post and other information about the Croc and other small boats. Do lots of homework and study befor starting. The Gator boats are simple and great for a first build. beekeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonplugger Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Bateau.com - boat plans on line since 1993 These plans are some of the best around. I've used them in the past. They are great and have great tech support. CCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Popular mechanics has an article on a small boat build this issue, or maybe last issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridanative Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I second Bateau.com. They have a huge selection and a forum with plenty of people willing to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
