How to Build a Flatiron Skiff: Simple Steps Using Basic Tools

A veteran wooden boat building teacher presents his traditional, minimalist boat—building technique accompanied by 100+ photos, and suggested variations.

For the economical do—it—yourselfer who wants to build his or her own skiff, this instruction manual relies on simple techniques and hand—powered tools and shows how to make a boat in a minimum amount of time.

Start your flatiron skiff in the spring and be on the water by summer. Boat—building instructor K. D. Jones explains his “Thore...