There are many types of boats for many types of people. If you prefer to be in contact with nature, a sailboat may be right for you. If you like to kick back and cast a line, a fishing boat may be your fantasy. But if you like thrills, chills, and euphoria, a speedboat may be your calling. A commercial speedboat can be quite expensive, but if you can get your hands on the right materials, building your own speedboat can cost much less and be very rewarding. Even more rewarding is creating your own speedboat design.

Most people never consider building their own boat, but it really makes a lot more sense than buying one. You’ll save a ton of money by doing the work yourself. Then you can show off to all your friends how you built this awesome boat that completely blows your store-bought boat out of the water. Not to mention, you’ll learn a lot of boat building knowledge that you can apply to projects in the future.

The first thing to consider when building your speedboat is to have a plan to follow. You can’t just start building; you have to have a plan of attack on how you go about the project. When I built my first boat I didn’t know what to do. Fortunately, I found this amazing 3D CAD software that helped me design an amazing ship just the way I wanted it. It took me a few tries to figure it out, but once I understood the possibilities this program possessed, I was blown away. He could build any kind of ship he wanted! So I spent some time and developed the perfect model for my dream boat. Once I had my blueprint, it was time to get my hands dirty.

Speedboats will require length to allow you to travel at fast speeds. With that in mind, you want to make sure you have a nice, open workspace for a long time. I’ve always used my garage, but for those larger boats, you may have to park your cars in the driveway for a few months to make room.

Once you’ve laid out your work area and purchased your materials, you can start putting everything together. Just follow your blueprint and double check each measurement before you do the finishing touch. If you have a 9 to 5 job like me, finding time to care for your baby can be difficult. I tend to use the weekend for my boat building time. You’d be surprised what you can accomplish in the span of 2 days.

When it’s finally done, I’m sure you won’t be able to stop smiling. You will never forget the first time you threw it into the water. Having your own speedboat is an amazing feeling. This is not your average boat, it’s about speed and lots of it! Best of all, you did it yourself.