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There are many types of leisure boats available, each with different advantages and uses. And as surely as there are people who like to boat, there are people who would prefer to build their own boat. Kayak boat building is one way of obtaining a kayak to enjoy. There are many people who enjoy boat building as a hobby, and with the right plans and materials it is easy enough to build a kayak. Kayaks are liked for their stability, how easy they are to paddle and steer, and their simplicity. Before you start a building project, there are several things to consider. What type of kayak you want to build and what materials you want to use are your first decisions, which will lead you to what kind of plan to use in kayak boat building.
Depending on what you decide, kayak boat building will follow several different paths. If you choose to use wood in your kayak building, you will either construct a frame out of wood and stretch canvas over it; or glue strips or pieces of wood together, then cover them with epoxy as a finish. Either will result in a more traditional kayak. Or, kayak boat building can involve making a mold (of fiberglass or foam) and creating a fiberglass kayak around it. This will create a lightweight, durable kayak. Whichever type of kayak boat building you choose, making your own kayak is an enjoyable process that will create a boat for enjoying whatever body of water you use it on.
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