| You have decided to build a sailboat or are | | | | Before buying any small sailboat plans spend some |
| considering it. How do you select the small sailboat | | | | time online searching through pictures of sailboats. |
| plans that will give you the exact boat of your | | | | Look at what appeals to you and what does not. |
| dreams? Here are some things to consider: | | | | Find a set of plans that incorporate as many of |
| Size | | | | your favorite features as you can. |
| Is this boat going to be your escape so you can | | | | Style |
| be alone for a couple hours in an afternoon? Are | | | | Do you want a classic sailboat or a catamaran? |
| you going to be entertaining a group of your | | | | The amount of space you have available to sail |
| closest friends? | | | | may affect this decision. What are the regulations |
| If you are using the sailboat as your personal | | | | on the lake or ocean where you will be sailing? |
| retreat, then you will want sailboat plans for | | | | Time |
| something very small like a sunfish. If you will be | | | | How much time do you have available to build the |
| sailing with others, then you will need small sailboat | | | | sailboat and when are you hoping to have it in the |
| plans for something a little larger. | | | | water? |
| Location | | | | If you are willing to sacrifice size or scope for |
| Where are you going to be sailing? | | | | time, then select small sailboat plans that can be |
| If you are sailing in the ocean or a large lake, the | | | | built quickly. If you are more interested in having a |
| smallest of boats may not be adequate except | | | | sailboat that you can pass on to your children, |
| right next to the shore. If you are going to be | | | | then you may want your plans you select to |
| sailing in a 30 acre pond, then you will need to | | | | reflect that. |
| select your small sailboat plans accordingly. | | | | A sailboat is a great project that will be enjoyable |
| Looks | | | | both while it is being built and for years after it is |
| What type of sailboat appeals to you? | | | | built. Taking the appropriate factors into |
| You may find a set of plans that are exactly | | | | consideration before selecting your small sailboat |
| what you need in terms of size, and space on | | | | plans will maximize your enjoyment of this fun |
| board, but may not appeal to you. | | | | and rewarding project. |