| For anyone planning to build a boat, you may want | | | | As discussed earlier your choice of materials would |
| to consider learning how to build a skiff. Skiff are | | | | depend on budget as well as you skills, needs and |
| used for many different purposes although it is | | | | preference. |
| originally used as a sea going fishing boat. | | | | Some materials used for skiff building are wood, |
| To those who are just starting out building a skiff, I | | | | aluminum, fiberglass and polyethylene. All have strong |
| would suggest that you build a skiff with simpler | | | | points over all the others as well as some drawbacks. |
| design. You can add features later on. This | | | | And in choosing which materials to use, you may |
| suggestion is just based on my experience and I've | | | | want to consider both. |
| experienced the frustration of having a supposedly 3 | | | | Another thing is you can also choose the materials |
| week project turn into a 2 month boat building simply | | | | based on what you are most comfortable handling. |
| because I've deviated from the original boat plans | | | | For example, if you have some background in |
| and wanted to add many features. | | | | woodworking, woo may be the best material for |
| To get the job faster though, having a well-designed | | | | you. Or if you are a welder, aluminum will be the best |
| plan and going over the things you need to consider | | | | choice. |
| and the requirements would help a lot in cutting the | | | | TYPE |
| building time of any project. Some of the thing you | | | | The thing with building a skiff is you can outfit it for |
| need to go over are: | | | | any purpose you have in mind. Skiffs are originally |
| BUDGET | | | | designed to be a row boat, however, it evolved so |
| Whether I am building a boat or any woodworking | | | | now you can have a skiff designed for sailing or you |
| piece, even the simple ones, I always go at it with a | | | | can have a skiff powered with outboard motor. |
| definite amount I am comfortable spending on the | | | | Before you build a skiff, you must have a clear idea |
| project. I suggest you do the same for the simple | | | | what type you plan to build. This way you can have |
| reason that you will be able to keep a tight rein on | | | | a skiff design that works around this purpose. |
| cash and you wouldn't have to spend more than you | | | | DESIGN |
| have to. | | | | I highly recommend anyone who want to build their |
| Another reason is, if budget is high on your list of | | | | own skiff to have a very workable boat plan |
| priorities, a definite amount will help you determine | | | | beforehand. It is very cost-effective in the long run |
| the materials you will be using and the design you are | | | | as it would help avoid mistakes and waste materials. |
| going to use. | | | | It is also time saving in this sense. |
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