Why Use a Boat Kit When You Can Design Your Own? D-I-Y, these are the three most important letters in the life of craftsmen, builders or designers worldwide. Why go with a boat kit when you have hands made to design, build and restore? Besides there are obstacles you can run into with boat kits that you may not encounter when you do it yourself. There are so many possibilities to mix-and-match with when designing boats yourself. It could be a little time consuming and taxing for one person but if you’re a family man, the satisfaction in completing a boat would be priceless. The first order of business would be deciding on what type of boat design you have your sights on. Before embarking upon a task you want to make certain that everyone is aboard the ship and no one plans to jump overboard once the decision has been made over a boat kit. Designing and building your own boat has tremendous benefits that will prove to be both priceless and satisfying. Once you have gotten pass the research of searching online for boat designs, plans and whatnots. You are now well on your way to building a masterpiece that everyone will love, cherish and enjoy for years to come. There’s no better feeling of set sailing in the ocean in something that your own hands have crafted and devise. No need to worry about paying notes on some expensive boat that requires expensive insurance and expensive maintenance. You DIY; therefore, any repairs should be a piece of cake. A boat kit is now a distant memory. One friendly reminder however, do not waste your time and effort on building your own boat if the proper equipment, material and designs aren’t being used. The worst case scenario is that everyone will have to jump overboard because incorrect material was used.