Skiff building?

[O.D. Mike]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

I built a great little skiff using plans from this site

Bateau.com - boat plans on line since 1993

I just wish they had the FS-14 plan when I did mine.

they should have something that suits you

the plywood stitch and glue method with epoxy and fiberglass cloth and tape works very well and makes a super strong light boat

Slip,
Did you use marine plywood when you built your boat?

[Slipknot]

yes

okoume

[Lower]

I have been slowly picking away at an FS17 from Bateau over the past 3 years. I spoke with Slip a great deal before pulling the trigger. The build has been a TON of fun. I'm actually really enjoying it. In my opinion nothing is overly difficult it just takes time. I'm only able to work on it in the evenings and occasionally on the weekends. I will admit though that it has taken much longer than I originally figured. I'm not sure what your current situation is (in other words...how much time you have) but to build one in one winter might be difficult. Just keep that in mind. With that said though...the process is half the fun. I love going out in the garage at night, turning the radio on and having at it. Plus you get to build it exactly as you want it. Anyway...feel free to ask any questions. I'm no expert, but have been living it for 3 years!

One of these days I'm going to start a thread and show the build. I have a ton of pictures and have been asked by numerous people to see them. Might be a good winter thing to do.

Hope this helps.

[O.D. Mike]

SRT,
Another site to checkout is,
Boat plans, boat building kits for amateur boat builders

[timmah]

Free design software.

This software is very cool and very easy once you get the hang of it.

design your own stitch and glue to whatever specs you want.

it will automatically loft the panels for you. It's a lot of fun.

I've made many test models using this software in hopes to someday make the real thing.

Sailcut ™ and Carene Software by Robert Laine

goto bottom of page and download zip file.

Carene hull design software / logiciel de dessin de coque:

Carene 2008 (Zip file)