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Building your own plywood (stitch and glue) boat is a low cost and light weight alternative to spending $10,000+ on an expensive commercially built boat that is difficult to trailer, very heavy, and guzzles gas. Online research, low-cost study plans, and talking to someone who has built their own boat, will help you decide which boat is best for you.
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- This information is only a quick overview of boat-building and not in-depth Coast Guard approved advice.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Skilsaw w/a good blade
- 5' orbital sander
- Belt sander
- Various knives
- Scissors
- Bristle brushes
- Mixing cups
- Zip ties
- Sandpaper
- Any other items in your boat plans
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