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Hi, y'all. New here (obviously) and looking to restore a skiff I was given by my good buddy. I thought it was a Johnsen at first, but after some research I now believe it's a 14ft Queen Craft. Regardless, I know it's in terrible shape. I've never done any boat-building and am probably in way...

This post is for showing off the project/s you finished this spring. I know there are many talented individuals on this site. Photos are recommended, but not required. DIYs should be fishing related. No flies tied, lures crafted, or boats built, please. Those items, while enjoyable to see...

I am curious what thickness of H80 Divinycell is ideal for the foam strips used on your strong back. I figured 1/2" would be good or should I go 3/4 or even 1". The cloth will be a combination of fiberglass, carbon and a little kevlar. The Skiff will have stringers, knees and solid bulk heads if...

Hello, i recently bought a half finished wide aluminum pirogue and i was looking for some help finishing the transom so i can put a 5-6hp outboard on it. Currently the transom is just 1/8" plate and is at an angle which can be seen in the pictures below. 1) can this angle be left in the...

I am excited to announce that Spear Boatworks will be releasing "skiff building kits." We will provide a hull created in one of our molds, the materials needed to build your own cap, as well as detailed instructions (video & written). For a price list, email me at [email protected]

Not sure if this goes here but I just received the plans for this skiff. Looks like I'm going to build the 19' ((OPTIONAL 17' 4" OR 15' 8 )) Sabine version since most MFG are 9/12months out on builds. Says she floats in 5” of water. Might add trim tabs and sponsons (float pods) to help the stern...

For those of you with Ankonas or Salt Marshes... what are your favorite components? Any options / upgrades you did that you wish you hadn’t or weren’t worth the extra expense? Thinking of having a Heron 16 built and, though this is all pretty person/use specific, would love input from folks as...

After significant deliberation over the last year... I finally pulled the trigger on a new build with the amazing folks at Beavertail Skiffs! As a common theme to many many many other threads on here.. I really can not say enough about the attention to detail, customer service, availability and...

New to the group. I'm thinking of building the fs18 I've seen a few pics but not sure of stability for two and how wet the ride is, also the places I like to fish can get pretty choppy getting in and out. Just looking for a little feedback, or maybe another skiff plan to check out before I get...

New guy here from Louisiana. I'm tossing around the idea of building an fs18. It's a nice looking skiff but not sure about stability or how wet the ride is? Looking to fish 2 people, and the water can get choppy at times and I would like to build a skiff that can handle the chaos. Any feedback...

I’ve been designing my own 5m aluminium skiff to run 40hp. I’m looking for opinions from anyone with building skiff knowledge. This model Is 3D printed and painted 1/20 scale. I need the bow sitting a little higher in the water. If I change the sides from 25 degrees to 15 degrees it will help...

I am looking to build a wooden boat in about 6months and just thinking, has anyone ever tried Line-X for their hulls? I did a search but nothing unless I did that wrong. It reads that it can be applied to wood, fiberglass, plastics etc., and it seals they say. Seems easy enough, maybe even epoxy...

The wife wants a bigger boat than the 13' StumpNocker so I bought some plans for a future build. Should be fun and rewarding at the same time. We will see how it goes but I will be leaving the center console off and using a tiller for now. Link to Scooters info...

Hi all been waiting to post photos of my Carolina skiff j12 build I started with a bare hull added a mercury 15 4 stroke and a grab bar from there I installed lights a push pole and a bilge pump I took it out for the first couple runs down by goodland Florida and could hit 28 mph with two people...

Hey guys, just signed up after buying my first boat. I've been browsing here for a while as I was looking for a starter boat/mini project. I'm not looking to do a total overhaul, I don't have the skills yet. But I am wanting to plan out some modifications on this boat to help me learn some new...