Check out this build of the SemiDory 11 by Oyvind Holtan, How I Made my Wooden Boat at 72. This is a detailed process building a Wooden Dinghy using the "Stitch and Glue" method, and "Roll and Tip" paint process. It takes you through the layout, cutting of parts, Stitch and Glue assembly, fiber-glassing, fairing, priming, painting, installing rudder hardware and finally the launch. See more of his videos on our YouTube Channel. Boat Builder Central is a leader in the professional and Do-It-Yourself boat building and repair industries.

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Power Boat Plans under 16 Report

Rather than just shorten it 1', we designed an entirely new boat, but in the same style. The GV10 still has a lot of beam, which provides for great stability, interior room, and carrying capacity. She has a moderate deadrise of 11 degrees to provide a softer ride.

CNC Kits Report

Complete SK14 kit includes everything you need to build this boat including the CNC Cut Plywood, as well as the Epoxy/Fiberglass: - Printed Plans - Complete CNC Kit - 3 gallons epoxy resin - 10 yards of woven fiberglass 6 oz. - 2 pounds of woodflour for putty and glue - 1 pound of Blended Filler Fairing Mix - 50.

Marinepoxy Fiberglass Kits Report

Here is what is included: Epoxy resin kit: 36 Gallons Woodflour: 5 pounds Blended Filler: 1 pound 6 oz - 6" Biaxial Tape: 50 yards 12 oz - 6" Biaxial Tape: 600 yards 6 oz - 50" Woven Cloth: 22 yards 12 oz - 50" Biaxial Cloth: 125 yards Due to the size of this kit, shipping is not included. Here is what is included: Epoxy Resin Kit: 6 Gallons Woodflour: 5 pounds Blended Filler: 1.5 pounds 12 oz - 6" Biaxial Tape: 63 yards 6 oz - 4" Woven Tape: 50 yards 6 oz - 50" Woven Cloth: 9 yards Shipping included in the price within the Continental United States.

Susan Seadon

May 06, 2022

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Excellent boat plans and customer service! Good support through their technical forum.

Stephen Collins

Jan 04, 2021

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Excellent selection of materials and great pricing. The real selling point for using Boat Builder Central is their customer service. I placed an order late one night for some epoxy rollers and handles and received a phone call the next morning asking if I meant to order the exact rollers and handles that I did. Turns out they were an incompatible size and the gentleman on the other end of the line had recognized it and wanted to double check the order with me before shipping it.

Fast forward a couple weeks, I got another call from the same gentleman saying he had received a damaged product claim from UPS for one of the products he had shipped me. In my inexperience I didn't realize I hadn't received my entire order, and upon his notification he gave me a call the same day and got me squared away with resending the damaged product that afternoon. Fantastic example of how a company should be run and would recommend to anybody that is interested in building their own boat.

David Thornton

Apr 22, 2020

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I have built one of their designs, used their products for repair on a number of other boat repairs and met them in person at the builders meets. Great products and unbeatable service. Their shipping is so good I get them to ship to me in Alaska and most times it ends up being the best total cost.

Travis Smith

Mar 20, 2019

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Such a great group of people. I have been dealing with Jeff and Reid for many of years and will do anything to help you. Glad to call them friends!

Eric Jeppesen

Jan 22, 2019

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These folks are really on the ball! Fantastic customer service, extremely friendly and helpful. If you have a problem, they are quick to respond for help. All that and their prices are better than most places. I will definitely continue to do business with them!

Ruben Torres

Jan 12, 2019

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It was a great pleasure to meet Jeff and Reid at Boat Builders Central. They both were happy to give me and my dad a tour of their shop and see one of their boats being built, and a finished boat. I left very eager to building my own. Their materials are top notch and very reasonably priced.

Jennifer Fall

Dec 03, 2018

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This is Dan on my wife's google account. She is a super woman! Seriously, these guys are great. I saw the one star review and felt really bad for the guy. I have done over 10k in purchases from bbc. The owner's attention to matters is really almost unheard of in business. Way to go Jeff.

Eric Foster

Mar 21, 2018

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I've purchased all my boat building supplies from them. They have great prices, friendly service and fast shipping! What more could you want?

Gary Armstrong

Feb 12, 2018

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Great people, great support and great supplies at unbeatable prices. I built their GF16 design and refurbished another skiff using all BBC supplies. I have nothing but good things to say about BBC!