Description
11 Foot (3.5 m) Plywood Row Boat Plans
The 11 ft plywood row boat is a simple, lightweight, and highly efficient design built using the proven stitch-and-glue method. It is perfect for beginners and DIY builders looking for an easy and affordable boat project.
Designed for calm waters such as lakes and rivers, this rowboat offers excellent stability, low weight, and efficient rowing performance. Its clean and practical design makes it ideal for recreational use, fishing, or light transport.
Why Choose This Row Boat?
- Very easy to build – perfect for beginners
- Lightweight and easy to handle
- Efficient hull for smooth rowing
- Low material cost
- Proven stitch-and-glue construction
Technical Specifications
- Length overall: 11.5 ft (3.50 m)
- Beam overall: 62″ (1.57 m)
- Design draft: 7″ (17.5 cm)
- Design displacement: 639 lbs (290 kg)
- Max recommended draft: 10″ (25 cm)
- Max recommended displacement: 1200 lbs (550 kg)
- Design category: D
- Boat weight: 127 lbs (58 kg)
Construction & Materials
Imperial Version:
- Sides – 1/4″ marine plywood
- Bottom, frames and seats – 3/8″ marine plywood
Metric Version:
- Sides – 6 mm marine plywood
- Bottom, frames and seats – 10 mm marine plywood
The stitch-and-glue method ensures a strong, lightweight structure with minimal tools and fast assembly.
Available Plan Options
HAND CUT (DIY Version)
Designed for self-cutting at home using basic tools like a jigsaw.
- 1:1 Full-Scale Plans – print and transfer directly onto plywood
- Plotting Points Method – build without large-format printing
CNC Version
Ready-to-use cutting files prepared for CNC machines, ensuring precision and faster construction.
Perfect For
- Beginner boat builders
- Recreational rowing
- Fishing on calm waters
- Light transport and leisure use
Instant download available after purchase – start building today!
