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Useful Resources

These links take you to articles, pictures, people, and other resources that might be useful in the boat-building process.

  • Boating Terms – A visual introduction to sailing terminology.

  • Making a Simple Polytarp Sail – Scroll down on this page for instructions.

  • Sail-Shaping – How to shape your polytarp sails for maximum efficiency.

  • Making a Light-weight Box Mast – Mostly visual instructions for a lightweight mast.

  • The Hot Tub – My Version of Payson’s Skimmer made from Styrofoam or lauan.

Amateur Boatbuilder’s Page

Lots of information on materials.

Boat-ed.com

Link for US Coast Guard and State Approved
Boating Licenses and Safety Courses

Glen-L Designs

Order their catalog. They have been in the home boat building business over 60 years.

Boat-Building in Plywood

Sail Area Math

A Jim Michalak essay.

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