How to Make an Airboat

Airboats are powerful, propeller-driven boats that glide across the surface of the water, allowing you access hard-to-reach spots in the shallow waters of back bays, sloughs and marshes. Building your own airboat takes some time and dedication, but the end result will maximize your mobility on the water.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with Internet connection
  • Printer
  • Airboat design and construction plans
  • Boat hull
  • Propeller and engine
  • Seats
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Instructions

    • 1

      Direct your Internet browser to sites such as Boatdesigns.com or Airboatfun.com to browse airboat plans for sale. Select, purchase and download an airboat design that will fit your specific needs. Duck hunters, for example, may prefer a larger airboat for carrying extra hunting gear while a fisherman might prefer a light, small airboat design with room for casting.

    • 2

      Print out your airboat plans.

    • 3

      Buy an airboat engine and propeller combination from an online retailer. Sites such as Air Boat Directory and Floral City Airboat Co. have engines, propellers and other parts for sale.

    • 4

      Follow the construction plans for your airboat.