We will HELP YOU build this wonderful child's boat in one weekend. Our mission is to have you leave the shop with a completed ready to launch and enjoy project! Once it is home and throughout its long life you may choose to "Personalize" it with enhancements to varnish, upholstery, flooring, etc.
WHEN
We host at least 2 boat building weekends each year, one in Jan/Feb and one in July/Aug. Call our shop for exact dates.
WHERE
At the Woodies Restorations Shop in Russell Springs, Kentucky - go to this link - click on the map to zoom out!
12 volt Trolling Motor Powered - Deep cycle battery included
Wooden steering wheel
Seats two kids... big kids... up to 150 pounds each
Build it in our shop under our instruction
All wood parts pre-cut!
All materials supplied!
Custom Graphics for Transom that YOU design!
Easily Transportable and Stored!
Approximately 8 foot long - Fits in most pickup trucks, or on a luggage rack!
Retail Package Price $2295.00
Summer 2010 Special Price $1995.00
All Materials for the boat kit !
Wood, Motor, Battery, Custom Graphics and more!
Professional instruction and assistance!
Appetizers, Contenental Breakfasts, and Lunches!
in a well equipped heated and air conditioned shop near Lake Cumberland!
OPTIONAL FEATURES:
Optional Safety Kit - add $100
Two Life Vest, Mini Air Horn,Throwable Cushion, and Paddle
Optional "Upholstery Kit" - add $200
Forest Green,Navy Blue or Burgundy
Optional Tools for assembly - add $200
Nut driver, 18 volt 3/8" household cordless drill, bits and straight and Phillips screwdriver bit, Pliers, Diagonal Cutter, Hand Plane, 1 set of saw horses, and utility knife!
Optional Assembled Trailer - add $450
Remember, this boat is 8 feet long and less than 4 feet wide! It fits in a Chevy Suburban or extended minivan with the seats folded down / removed! - you may not need a trailer.
The trailer selected will do double duty as a utility trailer for any other needs you may have around your house or farm.
Specifications - 1175# capacity. 2" ball, 4'X8' foldable utility trailer frame, lights, 12" wheels and tires. Folds to take up only 2ft by 5'3" of floor space.
Tool List - bring these tools with you - or you may wish to purchase a tool package instead.
Cordless drill, drill bits and #2 Phillips driver bit
Nut driver set
Flat bladed screw driver
Phillips screw driver (#2 bit)
Pliers
Saw Horses (2)
Hand plane
Utility Knife
Diagonal Cutters
Wire Stripper
Good quality wire crimper
General Guidelines
Participants shouldn't be nursing or pregnant!
there will be some solvents and paints used, and there will be sanding dus
Cell phones off please! - spend time with your children! Show them they are important!
Do this project with your children - not for your children!
Suitable for children from 8 years of age to 104
Multi-generation Family Build "Teams" are encouraged, up to 5 participants per boat
To progress at a comfortable pace, it really takes two people working on the boat at all times. A young child may be able to work for several hours, but may not. As you assemble your team, keep in mind how to continue reasonable progress with a distracted child.
You are not required to have a young child on your build team. Perhaps Grand-dad buys the boat and brings the grown "kids" to build the boat for the grand-kids.
Friday evening- Start at 6:30 (Central time), build and install the floor framing and keels. Paint the bottom and interior.
Saturday morning- Start 8:00 with continental breakfast, install steering and attach the deck
Saturday afternoon, build the seat and prepare the outside. Stain and varnish the hull.
Sunday morning- Start 8:00 with continental breakfast. Boats of the Bible devotional. Install wiring and windshield.
Sunday afternoon- install deck hardware. Usually all boats are finished by 2:00 or so.
Building Memories
Multi-Generational Build
Imagine the memories you will build with your children or grandchildren when you assemble this boat together!
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.".
Prototype #2 with Ribbon Stripe Sapele BS 1088 Marine Plywood and 7 coats of varnish! Due to time restrictions of getting the build done in one weekend. We will teach you how to apply varnish like a pro. You will go home with a quart of varnsish.. enough for at least 6 coats!
Please, click on the link above for a five minute movie that will remind you of how a child's perspective is different from ours as grownups! You will find it rewarding!
"to the world you might just be one person......
but to one person you might just be the world!"
Prototype #2 with Ribbon Stripe Sapele BS 1088 Marine Plywood!
Prototype #2 Steering and Power sub assembly ready to install in the boat. Note the flooring. We had originally planned to paint the floor, but "personalized" the boat further with Nautolex flooring. This can be done anytime after you get your boat home.
Also note the black box at the side of the assemlby - this is an on board charger!
Prototype #2 Steering and Power sub assembly installed in the boat. The button below the steering wheel is the on off switch. If a child panics they typically let go of the controls..... stopping the boat.
Prototype #2
Installing your Steering and Power sub assembly into the boat is a four step process. Fist place the assmbly in the boat, install the battery (yes it comes complete with a battery!), slide the assembly into place, and fasten down with screws.
The battery will give 100 minutes of enjoyment at full throttle all the time!
The motor and rudder assembly consists of one modified Minn Cota 30 lb thrust trolling motor and some fabricated tiller and through hull parts.
Close up of dash:
Amp Gauge, Volts Gauge, key switch, light switch and socket to plug in trolling motor
The seating option is a bit more spartan than this. We personalized our boat by forgoing the upholstery option and customizing our upholstery to match that of our 1960 Chris Craft Capri!
The upholstery option is for two colors. the seat one color and the piping (trim) another. You may choose to "Personalize" your boat further after the build in the same way!
The kits are awaiting their builders! Here you see the kit, the floor boards, and supplies. Also included are the motors, battery, gauges, wiring, the works!
We thought we ought to show some test information.... not only is it beautiful, but with approximately 160 pounds it only drafts to the boot stripe line! It held 350 pounds and handled safely! The speed with 160 pounds of payload is faster than a brisk walk ... we estimate 4mph! The trolling motor has 5 speeds forward and 3 speeds in reverse!
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Hey Paul-
I wanted to tell you how much fun(and work) it was to build that boat.
My three boys and I haven’t had a chance to spend time together like this in a long time. Every night when we got back to the hotel, we would talk about the day and then do all kinds of reminiscing about crazy things that we experienced growing up. It was a riot.
I would like to thank you and Brad for your generous efforts to make our boat a success. Whenever we needed a tool or help you guys were there.
John
PS: if you are ever in the Milwaukee area, give me a call. Maybe I can return some of that hospitality.
Hi Paul-
Well we launched our little boat on Labor day. All the relatives and friends were there. It was a huge hit and the thing actually floats!
The young driver out for a test run with Mom helping out.
Where do we stay at night?
