| So you've decided to build a boat. What do you do | | | | they easy to understand or will you need an engineer |
| first? Boats are an exact science so you want to | | | | to translate? Make sure everything is precise and |
| make sure you make the right decisions when | | | | without question. If it isn't clear you may get |
| building. Since wood is easier to work with than other | | | | discouraged and lose interest before you have time |
| materials, you will need some wooden boat plans and | | | | to enjoy your undertaking. Bad plans equal a bad |
| you'll be on the water before you know it. | | | | time. |
| Since the plans are the most important part, great | | | | Another point to make with plans is that a good one |
| care needs to be taken selecting the right one for | | | | will hopefully give you a list of tools that you will |
| your needs and wants. There is no such thing as | | | | need to complete the entire job. You don't want to |
| being too careful here. This step should not be taken | | | | get neck deep in something and realize the next step |
| lightly. If you make the wrong decision you could ruin | | | | requires a tool that you don't have. It is not a good |
| a project before it evens gets under way good. | | | | use of your time if you have to make repeated trips |
| When looking at companies to buy plans from take a | | | | to the hardware store. The plan will also tell you how |
| look at their customer service level. How are they | | | | large the finished product will be. Make sure before |
| with technical assistance if you needed it? Try calling | | | | you start that you plot out where you need to build. |
| the main customer line and see what kind of | | | | You don't want to have to move an unfinished boat. |
| response you get. Are you placed on hold and | | | | If you decide to build a boat it can be challenging, but |
| forgotten? These are the people you will need to | | | | finding the right wooden boat plans can make things |
| talk to when you hit a sticking point. Also, if at all | | | | smoother and a lot more fun. |
| possible take a look at a sample of their plans. Are | | | | |