Fitting the Seat
Next step is fitting and installing the seat. I used white oak for this, and I think it turned out nicely. Measure your best, and fillet the rest :-)
Polliwog 8 · new build
LaunchedPolliwog Row Boat
My very first boatbuild was the Polliwog, an 8' rowing boat made from just a couple sheets of marine grade plywood.
This boat was sold through the site in August 2026.
The listing is still up.
Make a book
Feed
The whole log, 1 entry and every photo,
laid out as a book to print, bind and keep.
All steps
Stitch & Assembly
Fillets & Taping
Glassing & Epoxy
Hull Exterior
Interior & Cockpit
Launch Day
Oldest first
What it cost
$393.77$274.77
Into the boat
$119.00
Tools & gear
| Item | Qty | Supplier | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x8 Sheet of Marine plywood | 2 | n/a | $200.00 |
| Epoxy Glue Kit - Gallon | 1 | Total Boat | $119.00 |
| White Oak | 1 | Plywood company | $74.77 |