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	Materials Three sheets of 6mm or 1/4-inch-thick marine- or exterior-grade plywood (from Home Depot) Two gallons of 105 epoxy resin with 205 hardener and 16 ounces of 405 filleting blend filler (from Gougeon/ West System, 517-684-7286) Sixty feet of four-inch-wide fiberglass tape Six ounces of 423 graphite (for mixing with epoxy to form undercoating; from Gougeon/West System) Total cost: $200 to $300 Tools Jigsaw Block plane Round putty knife Drill (1/8-inch bit) Furniture scraper Paint brushes Wire or plastic ties

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Build Your Own Duck Boat

By Paul Butler

Apr 1, 2003

5. Final Touches
The epoxy-sealed surface makes an ideal undercoat for paint or varnish. Abrade the epoxy surface with a dish scrubber and wash with soap and water, dry and apply a varnish or paint to suit. To protect the bottom of the boat, apply an epoxy/graphite mix, which provides a hard but slick, low-maintenance surface that will withstand dragging over rocks and parking lots. You can also build and add a simple seat in the cockpit.

Contact: Detailed building plans, including a 40-page shop manual with a variety of boat options, are available for $26 from Paul Butler (Box 1917, Port Angeles, WA 98362; paul@ butlerprojects.com).

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Comment on This Article At 8:44 AM, 2008-11-12, Peter Hutt said: could use some diagrams and measurements. other than that,it's a great design. will give it a try when I can find the time. Flag this comment as offensive At 8:47 PM, 2008-10-15, don said: Are these plans free? Flag this comment as offensive At 12:00 AM, 2008-10-28, Ron Schwartz said: The instructions are great, but the article is missing the most important part. That is the diagram showing all the pieces and their measurements. Flag this comment as offensive Your Name: Enter the following word: Your Comments: Please keep comments focused on the subject (and profanity-free) or we may delete your post. Do not enter more than 10 lines. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us.

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