Every home built Pelican is a custom boat that is dependent on the builders resources, skills, needs and desires. This collection of construction photos represents the choices that I made during the construction process. In most cases I followed the recommendations for materials and methods that were stated in the plans and instructions with only a few modifications. Marine plywood, spruce dimension stock, mahogany lumber, silicon bronze screws and fiberglass resin glue were used throughout the boat’s construction.

Throughout the construction I ran into many instances where decisions had to be made and I wasn’t sure of the best way to proceed. I checked every available photo I could find on the Internet and received a lot of help and guidance from the Pelican-Sail Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pelican-sail/
It is hoped that this collection of construction photos will be of some help to future builders.

The plans were purchased in the Fall of 2006 and the building jig was put together before shutting down for the upcoming long, cold Maine Winter