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Reddit mentions of Build the New Instant Boats
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Build the New Instant Boats. Here are the top ones.
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- 6-Pack of Version 6 C Powered Riser Card. 6-Pin VGA Power Supply Input.
- 1X PCI-E Card exits motherboard slot at a 90 degree turn.
- Slot is equipped with a fixed buckle so the card will not fall off from the slot.
- 60cm USB 3.0 connection cable. PCIE connector plug all gold, which handles more wear and increase conductivity.
- Caution: If you receive a riser kit without a 90 degree turn card, report the seller
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Specs:
| Height | 10.9 Inches |
| Length | 8.4 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 0.97 Pounds |
| Width | 0.4 Inches |
It isn't easy... Nor would you save any money versus buying a decent used boat. Building boats using the "Stitch and Glue Method" is fairly easy for the novice boat builder. But you are limited to fairly simple hull shapes, which isn't to say they are bad performers, but they do have their limitations. Books like "Build the New Instant Boats" is a good way to get started in that regard. Once you have a few simple boats under your belt you can give Cold Molding a try to get more complex shapes.
For plans similar to the above sort of catamaran, you can look through the plans at places like Duckworks Magazine or Duckworks Boatbuilding Supply.
The best piece of advice I can give is build a boat if you love building boats. Buy a boat if you love sailing.
There are some terrific books on simple boatbuilding. A great place to start is the book Instant Boats and this one by Gavin Atkin. For a really simple design look into a Puddle Duck - single sheet of plywood, can be built in a weekend.
I hate when people on Reddit crap on somebody who's just trying to learn as much as the next guy, but you need to burn this in a firepit and start over, friend.
You can't just wing this, it's not gonna go well, it's really not. Your single biggest issue here is the weight of all that lumber, if nothing else.
[EDIT]: As I mentioned elsewhere in this thread, Hannu's site has some terrific free plans. Just for the love of all that's holy don't wing it. And use plywood stringers, 2x4's are way too heavy.