If you love
to work with your hands, have basic carpentry skills and love the water, you
should consider building your own boat. Building your own boat can save you
lots of money. Along with the savings,
you get the satisfaction and pride of having done the job yourself. Today, it’s easier than ever to build your
own boat because the Internet offers a wealth of boat-building resources.
You may be
not sure which small boat is the right one for you to try your hand at
building. There is a variety of small
boats to choose from. The right one for
you will depend upon several factors, like what type of activity you plan to
use it for and the kind of water you intend to use it on. Let’s take a look at five popular types for
you to consider.
1 Rowboats:
Rowboats are simple boats that are propelled through the water with the use of
oars. Rowboats aren’t built for
speed. They are meant to be used for
more leisurely activities, like casually traversing a lake or pond or rowing to
and from ships.
2 Dinghy:
A dinghy is a small boat which is often towed by a larger vessel. There are several varieties, including
recreational open sailing boats and small racing yachts. These boats are normally rowboats, but some
are rigged for sailing. Dinghies are
used for off-ship excursions from bigger boats, outside of docking at marinas
and ports of the proper size. Sailing
dinghies are best for beginner training in sailing, rather than larger sloops,
since they have a quicker response to both correct and incorrect maneuvers.
3 Skiff: A
skiff, which means “small boat,” is small enough for rowing or sailing by one
person. It may be propelled by oars,
sail or a motor.
4 Canoe: A canoe
is a slender, open boat which tapers to a point at both ends. It may be propelled by paddles or even
sails. Traditionally, it is formed of
light framework and covered with bark, canvas or skins. It can also be formed from a dug-out or
burned-out log or logs but is now generally made of fiberglass, aluminum,
etc.
5 Kayak: A kayak is a boat traditionally used by the
Inuit. It has a light frame and is covered, these days, by fiberglass or
canvas.
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