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1960 Chris Craft original vintage advertisement. Features the 18ft. Continental, 27 ft. Constellation, 33 ft. Sport Fisherman, 40 ft. Conqueror and 55 ft. Constellation Yacht. Photographed in rich color.

The construction went quickly. Every major project I’ve ever begun has a hidden “gumption trap”—a difficult and unrewarding challenge that sucks the will to persist right out of me. This skin-on-frame boat was an exception. Each evening or weekend hour brought visible progress. In the end, I finished the boat in about 75 hours over three months, while also working a full-time job, raising a toddler, and making a pair of oars. A more experienced builder could probably finish the boat in 40…

The powerful beauty of a Coeur 340 "Pure" custom built wooden boat by Coeur d'Alene Custom Wood Boats

Antique boat show at Bay Harbor

DIYing a plywood boat is not just about saving money. It’s about utilizing your craft to create something meaningful that you’ll utilize with pride and joy and savor the memories even if the product is no longer with you. If you’ve found your new passion in boating and fishing, you’ll definitely want to DIY at...

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Proven boat designs, and how-to information for boat building. Boat plans are for beginners and have been built by thousands since 1953.

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