"One and a half sheet boats" are dinghies made of one and a half sheets of plywood. Or two dinghies (two similar or two different) out of three sheets. All of these dinghies are easy, quick and cheap to build, so they too are very suitable for first boatbuilding projects.

"One sheet boats" are simple boats made basically of a single sheet of plywood. These boats are typically easy, quick and cheap to build, so they are very suitable for first boatbuilding projects. On the other hand, their use is limited to protected waters only.

Please do understand, that if You build or use any of the boats described on these pages, You, and You alone, are responsible for any direct or indirect damage or harm that may follow. I have no responsibility whatsoever.

You must also understand, that boatbuilding can be dangerous:

-You may get a wood splinter in the finger.

-Several tools are sharp.

-Epoxy may be allergenic and definitely is very messy.

-All possible chemicals may be harmful in one way or another.

-Fibers of glass itch Your fingers and throat.

-Anything else may be dangerous as well.

So don't build a boat, unless You know how to use tools and chemicals, and unless You use all protective equipment necessary.

And if You build indoors, do cover the floor and furniture. You will get the usual shout anyway, but cleaning up will be easier.

And even more You must understand, that using a boat may be dangerous:

-The boat may fall over.

-You may fall out of the boat.

-The boat may hit a rock.

-Your shoes may get wet.

-The boat may get filled with water.

-The boat may sink.

-Another boat may hit Your boat.

-The boat may drift a long distance away.

-You may get lost with the boat.

-When rowing, You may get blisters in Your hands and butt.

-If You get into water, You may drown or get hypothermia.

-Killer sharks may attack You.

-Anything else may happen

So DO NOT use a boat, unless You know and obey the rules of the waterways, unless You know how to use the boat, unless You can take the weather conditions into consideration, unless You can swim, unless You use a life vest, unless You know the waters, unless You are under continuous observation, unless You use proper clothing, unless You are sober, unless You understand what You are doing and unless You have taken everything possible and impossible into consideration.

You are responsible!