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This is a little different take on an online build blog where a professional shop is building the boat. Detailed postings, lots of pictures... really nice to see how the pro's do it (although it makes me think mine really looks bad in places).  read more »

Ray Aldridge has designed a slick little 16' sailing catamaran with "sit in" hulls. He's built one and his site has lots of pictures and even videos.

He's working on making plans available.

Courtney & Tara are building a Willow Bay "Shilling" - a 17 foot (length-on-deck) wooden day-sailer. This blog will document construction details and progress, from ordering study plans to launch day and beyond.

The Shilling is a Phil Swift designed small day-sailer. These guys are doing a nice job documenting their build. Lots of things to learn here.

Got an email from Kay referring to her and her husband Doug's web site where they are chronicling the home build of their personal submarine. Not something that everybody (even boatbuilders) will choose to bite off.

They also have details on a ROV (underwater Remote Operated Vehicle) that they provide plans for building your own.

Their next project is going to be a home build Origami (steel) sail boat.  read more »

In another of our revisits of an old friend, Devlin Designing Boat Builders has totally revamped their web page. Lot's more detail, current news and comments, and much easier to navigate. Make sure and check it out.  read more »

One big, big boat... recently went through a refit. Lots of pictures.

OK, so it's an older article and we're talking 1976 dollars, but its still interesting and nothing that can't still be done today. Using traditional and newer, non-traditional methods you can have a boat that works well, less expensively than you might think.

Sailing Scuttlebutt is another online web "magazine/blog" that looks pretty interesting. I ran across it by being referred to some interesting pictures they were hosting this week... the first couple are certainly an interesting looking boat (or plane, or something).  read more »

Another new entry in the electric power world. Looks to be designed as a sailboat drop-in replacement for your gas engine. Some of the technology looks interesting.

I'm thrilled to see more and more of this type of equipment on the market.

An interesting blog of a man cruising on "no money" in a small sailboat. Nice blog to read through and feed your dream.

I’m a 26 year old Australian, currently sailing singlehanded from Holland to Melbourne, Australia on a 26ft British sailing vessel named ‘Constellation‘.