| It is an amazing dream. Build a sailboat in the winter | | | | sailboat. |
| and spend all summer sailing around the lake. Even if | | | | Follow all of these steps when you build a sailboat, plus |
| you only learn how to build a model sailboat, it would | | | | any suggested steps on your plan. Mark your plywood, |
| be so much fun and it should not be that difficult. | | | | cut, and assemble according to the instructions on your |
| Should it? Well, if you have the right tools, no. | | | | plans. Be sure all parts are secure. Allow boat to dry |
| Your first and most important tool is a building plan. This | | | | completely. Next use the epoxy to seal the boat. Start |
| plan will tell you how to build a sailboat. Even | | | | with the inside and then after it has dried move on to |
| experienced carpenters have difficulty building a boat | | | | the outside. This will keep your boat from leaking. Paint |
| without a good building plan. Always remember to stay | | | | the boat your desired color with a waterproof paint |
| with the plans any variance can change the | | | | and allow it to dry thoroughly. You have almost |
| performance of the boat. Changes to the plan may | | | | completed building your sailboat. |
| also make the boat unsafe. Of course, the plan for the | | | | Assemble and attach the sail to your boat. Instructions |
| sailboat is not the only important tool. | | | | for this will be in your plans. Add your safety |
| In addition to a building plan you will need other supplies. | | | | equipment and prepare to launch. If you are new to |
| Plywood, a circular saw, and fiberglass tape. Also duct | | | | sailing make sure sailboats' are allowed on the lake of |
| tape, paint and varnish are essential. Be sure to buy | | | | your choice. The first few times you go out take an |
| the best quality materials. These may be slightly more | | | | experienced sailor with you. These actions will help to |
| expensive, but your life is worth it. Once you have | | | | keep you and those around you safe. |
| determined what you will need you must find a large | | | | Now that you know how to build a sailboat there this |
| well lit space to work. You don't want there to be | | | | one more thing to consider: Safety is of the utmost |
| flaws in your boat because of lack of space or poor | | | | importance on the water. To help keep your boat |
| lighting. Every step you save could be dangerous. | | | | above water just remember: S.A.I.L: Safety and |
| While obviously not as dangerous it is equally important | | | | Intelligence Lives! |
| to follow the plan if you choose to build a model | | | | |