Cost: Buying your own materials is a excellent way to save on coast. Once you finish building your fist boat and you have the boat building bug and want to start other projects you can get your materials in bulk and save even more. Factory built boats pass the cost of materials, labor and overhead to you the buyer which is why a "factory" boat can be so expensive. With a good set of plans that are fairly detailed and have DVD support you can finish your first boat building project with as little problems and headaches as possible.
Quality: When you build your own boat you will be taking pride in the finished project which assures a quality boat. You will be spending your time and the best of your abilities this boat could be in your family for many, many years. Something to pass along and share with your children and perhaps grandchildren. "Factory" built boats are under strict time constraints and have production quotas to maintain.They make hundreds of a boats and if too much time is spent on one they lose money. The cost of labor cuts into their profits so they build their boats as quickly and take short-cuts and save on materials where ever they can. When you build your own boat you can take as much time as you like or need you don't have the shop foreman looking over your shoulder. You are the shop foreman so you can take the time and use the best materials on the completion of you boat.
History: When you buy a used boat you have no idea what that boat has been used for or where it has been. The seller won't bore you with the details of any repairs the boat has had, he wants to sell you a boat. If you build your own boat your not buying someone else's problems, you will know every detail that went into building your boat with your own hands.
Your Own Business: In these times of economic uncertain times why not turn your new hobby into a money making business. I'm not suggesting you quit your job tomorrow but after getting a few projects under your belt why not put one or two on the market. Put up fliers at local boat clubs and see what happens. During the summer months people are looking for quality made affordable boats. Your new hobby could turn into a profitable line of work.
When you decide to build your first boat be sure to start with a small easy to finish project The key to finishing your project is a easy to follow, simple plan. Once you get your first build behind you your confidence level will increase and the sky is the limit.
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