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Build Your Own Boat - Bluefin

Bluefin Plans

 

 

 

Plans include full size templates and a excellent instruction book. You will need to purchase the building materials separately. There are several sizes available. Click for a size guide.

There are two types of plans for the Merganser.

Stitch and Glue Plans utilize plywood panels for both the hull and the deck. This is a simpler construction technique. Estimated build time is 60 - 100 hours.

Cost: $95.00

Plans for the Bluefin are available as an 18' x 21" or 16' x 21"

 

See the epoxy kits below for one stop shopping

Instruction book excerpts

Bluefin Kits

 

 

 

All kits are for stitch and glue construction. There are several sizes available. Click for a size guide.

Complete kits include precision cut and drilled Okoume plywood panels, plywood bulkheads, copper wire for stitching, fiberglass tape and cloth, System Three epoxy with calibrated pumps, fillers and thickeners, Squeegees, rollers, foam for seats, wooden footbraces, deck line and deck fittings , cockpit and hatch combing material.

Cost: $1100.00 plus $70.00 shipping In the US

Panel Only Kits include hull and deck panels and plywood bulkheads.

Cost: $500.00 plus $40.00 Shipping In the US

Epoxy Kits use MAS economy kit #2 from Chesapeake Light Craft