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Me and some of my friends have woodshop class and want to build a boat to go fishing in. I was just curious if anyone here has ever built a boat and if so what do I need, I am looking for a 2-3 seater to build. Any help would be apreciated

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Money! Marine grade plywood aint cheap  ;)

I've built several and wouldn't use anything but marine grade   8-)

If you are trying to save costs in my opinion save your money and forget the building. You can find a john boat for $600 - $800 with a trailer and a motor. When you were done it wouldn't be as heavy as a tank and it woulldn't leak! If you just want to make one for the heck of it and work your tails off though then by all means go for it.

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I don't have any pictures I think I can come up with the prints   ;)

Yes wooden hulls are heavy, but they don't leak, and the feeling you get from building one from scratch is awesome.

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