Wood Pram Plans?

[Bubzilla]

Looking to build a wood pram this winter as kind of a father son project with my Dad. Anyone have a source for plans? I'd prefer not to get a kit--mostly because of the cost. Unless, of course, if someone knows about some lower cost kits? We'd be looking at building an 8' pram of the one man variety. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[skein]

Look up Woody on the Salty Dogs forum. He is a builder of wooden boats (hence the moniker) and is planning to build a dory this winter. I think he has done lots of searching for wooden boat plans and will probably have lots to share.

Besides, he's a really nice guy. :cheers:

Good luck.

Skein

[freespool]

Ray's river dorys used to have a real nice wood pram in a kit form. Maybe you can get the plans for one.


Free

[boomer]

I second ray's.....they appear to put out a good product. They are on multnomah blvd just east of the post office.

[CHUMSALMON]

you might also look at the tracy o'brien website. He has lots of different boats, and i think even a pram. Ray's river dories are also plans to look at. Along with don hill mini-drifter plans. Do a search on the internet or go the the Wooden boat forum, lots of answers there too. Hope this helps.
chumsalmon

[pearl]

Try this site, http://www.spirainternational.com/hp_driftboats.html

Or go to google.com, type in wooden boat plans and a number of sites come up including Rays and Don Hill.

[Steelhead Hound]

Bubzilla,

Type in www.glenl.com (http://www.glenl.com) They have lots of plans and they are not to expensive....They also sell kits to make it a little easier...Check it out.

Go to boat designs and click on the 7' to 12' sailboat plans. I personally like the "centerfold" design.

Have Fun and Good Luck
SH

[ 11-08-2003, 12:05 AM: Message edited by: Steelhead Hound ]

[Birdnest]

Bubzilla,

There are a lot of free plans to be had. The pram is a popular one for the boat folks to offer free. Here is one link, but I know there are more out there.

http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/designs.htm

Good luck with a great project.

Joe

[Woody]

Besides, he's a really nice guy.
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Awww shucks, you're alright too Skein. :laugh:

So Bub, you want to build a boat, huh. I'm warning you, it's a very addicting hobby. As for plans, Go with Glen-L, without a doubt. After looking around on their site, you may even decide on something other than a pram. LOTS, of plans to choose from!!

Stitch and glue is a very easy boatbuilding technique to begin with. Don't be afraid of traditional plywood on frames, though.

If you have any questions choosing a plan, or if you need help along the way, just ask.