Wooden boats have been built by man for thousands of years and they remain popular to this day. wood is relatively inexpensive and can be found almost anywhere. this article will outline all the basic requirements and tips to guide any boat enthusiast on how to build a wooden boat.. It is fundamental to her size, stability, seaworthiness, speed through the water and maneuverability. building, restoring and maintaining even the smallest wooden boat takes a good deal of effort, so it is worth making sure that you chose a hull shape to suit your needs.. In this video i am fiberglassing the boat hull with 8oz/220g mat and using slow curing epoxy resin. i have laminated 2 layers at once and applied 3 additional coats of resin over more than 2 days..