I grew up in a family of outdoorsmen so with the birth of my eldest son I could not wait to show him the thrills of fishing. It has always been a tradition in my family for a father to take his first born son fishing on his seventh birthday and there was no way I would do differently. My son was quickly approaching this day and my father no longer owned his boat. I found myself in a major predicament. I visited several different marinas to look at prices on boats but because of financial reasons purchasing a boat was not an option. Instead I decided to look into boat plans.
I have never been a very good carpenter, but I figured there was no way it could be that hard. To my dismay so many of the boat plans I came across were vague, poorly designed, or just too difficult for an amateur that I thought learning to build your own boat would be impossible. I hated the idea of having to tell my little boy that we would not be able to go fishing because boats were too expensive and I could not make one. I felt like a failure as a father. I shared my frustration with my dad who in turn directed me to one of his friends whose biggest hobby was crafting wooden boats. He showed me his collection of beautifully handcrafted boats and the website where he bought his boat plans, MyBoatPlans. He told me that they were easier to follow and had the best price for quality out of any he had used, but if I was dissatisfied, I could return the plans and be refunded my money. Not only did the site offer guides on how to build standard flat boats, but also guides for cabin boats, kayaks, and any other type of boat you could want.
Building the boat was easier than I could have imagined. I simply gathered up the list of required materials that came with the plan and the boat practically started building itself. The guides had great visual aids and detailed step by step instructions. I turned the whole idea into a present for my son, and we were able to build our boat together. Before I knew it, the end product was in sight and my son and I were ready to go fishing. Not only did we have a successful fishing trip, but we now owned our own boat that was inexpensive and completely reliable. My son had a wonderful birthday and we both have a cherished memory that defines our relationship. Building your own boat is easy and fun with right guide and you can save thousands of dollars off of what it would normally cost to buy a factory-made boat of the same quality. MyBoatPlans is a great resource for any person who has the dream of owning or building a boat and doesn’t feel like dealing with the absurd cost of factory made boats or the frustration of shoddy boat plans.