The Handy Andy Folding Boat: A DIY Boat That Stores Easily
Here is another idea for a folding boat. It’s called the Handy Andy and the plans have been around for ages and you can download them here:
kulpatp on YouTube, made a video of his:
Here he is on his maiden voyage:
If you’d rather purchase a folding boat, the Porta-Bote looks to be a similar plan, but it’s made with lightweight polypropylene (plastic) instead of plywood.
Of course, setting it up could be a little embarrassing:
The price for the Porta-Bote is difficult to find and I needed to register with all my information to get it. Unfortunately, even the least expensive Porta-Bote is FAR outside my price range at $1599.
In the end, a little woodworking skills and elbow grease is worth the extra time to make your own boat. Download the plans and get started today!
Boat plans via: RowBoats HandyAndy