A Purpose Built x7010WA, Built For Real World Use Jarrod from Halls Maintenance & Fabrication, based in Barham, NSW, recently shared his experience of starting his first CNC Marine boat build, and how the journey unfolded from the initial idea through to...
DIY Builder Highlight: Alex x4210BA & Trailer Build At 16 years old, Alex is already taking on his own boat build, working on a modified x4210BA along with a trailer to suit. After attending a Pure Plate Boat Building Course, he’s now applying what he’s learned to...
Case Study Dr.Daniel – DIY Builder x6520HTO + TL6520HTO Daniel has a trade background as a pipe fitter, with prior welding experience but no direct boat-building experience. He managed the build alongside full-time work, completing fabrication during available...
Everything You Need to Know: Custom/Modified Boat in 2026 This guide breaks down everything you need to know to get your boat from an idea to water. Step 1: Decide What You Want The first step: figure out what boat suits your lifestyle. Are...
Case Study: Andre- Blue Dog Boats Certified Boat Builder Andre has experience in commercial and recreational builds. With 3 years experience and 35+ CNC kits built. Within his business Andre’s biggest challenges are planning, scheduling, and lead times, not welding....
Case Study Kurt – DIY Builder x5510CC Time : 150hrs to sea trial. Experience: No aluminium welding experience Goal: Build a boat for Christmas Kurt started the planning process by sketching layouts and studying other CNC boats which refinded his plans. With no...
