Boating Projects and Tips: A 1972 Bundle of Practical Builds
A 1972 collection of small boating projects, from a tire-and-plywood mooring buoy to a swim ladder and outboard test tank.
Not every useful project is a whole boat. This 1972 collection gathers small builds that make boating easier: a mooring buoy made from a tire and plywood, an outboard motor bracket for canoes, a 50-gallon-drum test tank for running outboards, a transom bracket and a swim ladder, among other handy ideas. It is perfect for rainy weekends and for owners who like improving their gear as much as using it.
Boating Projects and Tips at a glance
| Detail | Boating Projects and Tips |
|---|---|
| Type | Accessory projects |
| Construction | Small projects: tire-and-plywood mooring buoy, outboard motor bracket for canoes, 50-gallon-drum outboard test tank, transom bracket, swim ladder and other boating kinks |
| First published | Boat Builder, Spring 1972 |
| Plan sheets | 5 |
Handy upgrades
Each project tackles a common need, from mooring and motor mounting to engine testing and getting back aboard after a swim. They use everyday materials like tires, plywood and steel drums. Because the projects are small, you can tackle them one at a time. Five sheets cover the full set of tips and builds.
The original plan sheets
These are the 5 original sheets from 1972, scanned from the magazine. For building, use the full-size PDF in the download section below.
Before you build
- Clean and secure the 50-gallon drum before using it as a test tank, and run engines only outdoors.
- Test the swim ladder's mounting with plenty of weight before relying on it in deep water.
- Check mooring buoy chain and shackles each season, as they wear faster than you might expect.
Download the plan
All five 1972 project sheets in one file, ready to print full size or open on a tablet in the workshop.
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