Ever wondered if you could build your own aluminium plate boat without years of boat-building experience? In this episode of the CNC Marine Podcast, Liam and Marsh tackle that exact question after a member of the CNC Marine Plate Boat Builders Forum asks whether his steel-welding experience is enough to take on an aluminium boat build.

The discussion covers what it really takes to successfully build a plate boat, from patience and attention to detail through to learning how to weld aluminium. The team also looks at the benefits of doing a plate boat course, whether starting with a smaller boat is the best way to learn, and why simply practising your welding on aluminium offcuts could be a smarter first step. If you’re thinking about building your own CNC Marine plate boat, considering your first build, or simply wondering whether DIY boat building is within your skill set, this episode is packed with practical advice, lessons learned and plenty of encouragement to give it a go.