boatbuildlog

Polliwog 8 · new build

Launched

Starting out

by Matt · Dallas, TX

My very first boatbuild was the Polliwog, an 8' rowing boat made from just a couple sheets of marine grade plywood.

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Entries
50
Hours
152
Days elapsed
27
Photos
Spent
Sep 2019
Started
Interior & Cockpit 4 h

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 :-)

What it cost

$219.00
$100.00
Into the boat
$119.00
Tools & gear
ItemQtySupplierCost
4x8 Sheet of Marine plywood 2 $100.00
Epoxy Glue Kit - Gallon 1 Total Boat $119.00