This kayak, built in 4 hours by Matin on Instructables.com, is neither the finest example of shipbuilding known to man, nor the most seaworthy. The makeshift construction makes it really only viable for flat water!

However, it's cheap ($40), lightweight, can be built quickly, and only uses four ingredients: branches, wire, grip clips, and a tarp. This would make a fun afternoon building project, or a useful survival boat.


4-Hour Kayak by Matin on Instructables.com


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4-Hour Kayak by Matin on Instructables.com

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