| During summer season, isn't it nice to be on the beach | | | | although most builders prefer the former. |
| sailing a boat? It is actually one of the best activities | | | | The fore and aft halves are the first parts that need |
| that can be done during hot season. But isn't it more | | | | to be assembled. This is the next step on how to build |
| enjoyable for us not only to sail a boat but also to | | | | a sailboat. Assembling these accurately as well as the |
| have that exhilarating feeling of being the one to have | | | | other parts that form part of the basic structure is |
| constructed the boat we are sailing? The feeling is | | | | important. We must take our time in constructing the |
| more satisfying because building our own sailboat | | | | basic structure so as not to allow the finished product |
| means that it is constructed the way we want it to be. | | | | to suffer. |
| Moreover, aside from the fact that it is cheaper to | | | | The next step on how to build a sailboat is to use |
| create a sailboat than to buy those branded ones, | | | | epoxy in brushing the joint edges and joining them |
| creating a sailboat offers not only a sense of pride but | | | | together. Next, epoxy must also be used on the |
| a sense of accomplishment as well. | | | | fiberglass tape before wrapping it around the joint. |
| The first step on how to build a sailboat is to look for | | | | Once dry, the hull's seams may now be sealed. A duct |
| building plans that suit us. There are actually many | | | | tape may then be used to plaster the outside seams |
| building plans available. Some are free and some are | | | | while epoxy resin may be used to plaster the inside |
| commercial. Whichever we choose, these are all | | | | seams. But when the inside is already dry, it should |
| successful building plans. Otherwise, they will not be | | | | also be covered with duct tape. |
| available to the public. In the event that we choose to | | | | The next step on how to build a sailboat is to do the |
| create our own building plan, there are several books | | | | other details such as the seat, the deck, the storage |
| that may be of help to us. | | | | area, among others. Once all these steps are touched, |
| Lofting is the second step on how to build a sailboat. | | | | the sailboat is now ready to be painted. This of course |
| When we say lofting, it simply means that the plywood | | | | is the last step on how to build a sailboat. Most owners |
| that will be used has to have necessary markings | | | | of self-made sailboats used marine paint as it is |
| before it gets cut. Once necessary markings are done, | | | | proven to last the longest. However, house paint with |
| then, the next step, of course, is to cut the plywood. In | | | | good quality is also recommended. |
| cutting, a circular saw or a jigsaw may be used | | | | |