Build a Small Wooden Sail Boat Many people love boats. Sail boats are a type of boat that is quite popular. Well, if you are looking for a boat to build, perhaps you should consider one in the sailing class. Building a sail boat is pretty simple actually. Let’s take a look at how you can build a small wooden sail boat. Before you can begin working on your boat, you need supplies. Of course, the first thing you will need if building a wooden boat is wood. These come in plank form. How much wood and the sizes you will need will vary depending on which wood you use. When you determine which wood you are going to use, you can go to the local store that sells wood and they can help you find how much you need. Other times, you can use design programs. It is recommended that the stems on any wooden sail boats be made out of white oak. As you make the frame for the bottom of the boat, the frame should be flat. Once you have the stem you then focus on making the side boards. After you make the mould of the boat you then attach the side boards to the stem. This can be done just by hammering it down. Once you have these attached, you then add your mould. Now that you have the mould down in place you are ready for the bottom to be attached. As you put the bottom on sail boats you must turn them upside down. You then nail down the sideboard. This should be nailed to the stringer. When you do the joints you will need to make sure that they are nice and tight. Once that is set up you are ready for the rest. This includes seating, the keel, and the canvas on deck. After this, it is time to paint.