Mini Boat
A mini (but still full-sized) 6 foot electric boat.
This boat is ridiculously small and a blast to ride. It's also simple to build with its cable-tie and epoxy construction.
It's designed to last a lifetime. It's made from marine-grade plywood and incorporates internal bulkheads that provide floatation even when flooded.
It's small enough to store in a closet, squeeze through a door, and slide into a hatchback. When it's on the water, it steals attention from the largest boats.
Interested in building your own?
Bare-Hull Kits:
- $950
+ shipping ($150 to USA 48)
I offer these kits on a made-to-order basis. If you would like one, contact me.
Bare-Hull Kits will include:
The custom components involved in making this boat:
- Laser cut marine-grade plywood
- Various 3D printed components
- Steering wheel
- Steering-shaft bearings
- Various gaskets
Additional expenses:
You will be in charge of sourcing all of the off-the-shelf components, which will be an additonal $500 to $1,250 depending on how crafty or fancy you are.
Build Instructions:
The build process has been well documented and published for free on Instructables.
Digital Plans:
- $95
+$20 per additional boat
If you would rather purchase plans than a bare-hull kit, contact me.
Digital Plans will include:
All the files necessary to make this boat:
- Design linework in PDF format (for printing)
- Design linework in DXF format (for CNC)
- STL files for the 3D printed components
Features:
- Precision laser cut components
- Interlocking assembly (no jigs)
- Simple cable-tie and epoxy construction
- Interior bulkhead design for flood floatation
- Thick plexiglass steering wheel
- Electric trolling motor propulsion
- Low and comfortable seating position
- Stable flat bottom hull design
- Reliable steering geometry
- Convenient cubby storage (above dash)
- Additional behind-seat storage
Materials:
- Okoume BS1088 (marine plywood)
- Plexiglass (steering wheel)
- ABS plastic (3D printed parts)
- Delrin (steering shaft bearings)
- Cork (gaskets)
Size:
- Length: 6' (180cm)
- Width: 31" (80cm)
- Height: 24" (60cm)
Weight:
- Boat: 67lb (30kg)
- Motor: 17lb (8kg)
- Batteries: 21lb (10kg) ea.
Draft:
- 18" (45cm) w/ 170lb rider
Limits:
- 6'2" (188cm) rider height
- 200lb (91kg) rider weight
Speed:
- 3.5 knots (4 mph / 6.4 kph)
Inspiration:
- Paul Elkin's 8ft "Little Miss Sally" boat.
- American Boathead's 8ft "Model C" boat
- Artistic Brit's boat building videos
- Corbin Dunn's CLC Kayak build
- Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) build instructions
Videos:
- Overview
- First Launch
- Stability Testing
- Boat Party
- Boat Party 2 (my favorite)
- TESTED w/ Norman Chan
- Sea Trials
- Sea Trials 2
- Fun at Ventura Harbor
- Fun at Berkeley Pier
- Fun at Richmond Shipwreck
- Fun in Portland
- Fun at Lacamas Lake (latest)
Customer Videos:
- Matthieu's build and launch
- Jonathan's First Launch
- Rudiger's Glassing and Paint
- Rudiger's CNC Router Cutting
- Chelsea's Tinytanic
- Matthias' Custom-XL in Worth
- Matthias' Custom-XL First Launch
- Thomas' CNC Router Build and Launch
- Jonathan's Walkthrough
- Jonathan's GPS Speed Test
- Nikita's "Betty the Boat"
- Lesley Out Fishing
- Drez20001's Build Diary
- Drez20001's First Launch
Customer Photos:
