Small boats are a great way to experience the waters, without dealing with the hassle that larger vessels bring. While small boats are small, they still need to be a certain size to be usable and enjoyable.

A light boat is usually less than 50kg. A good example of dimensions is: 4 Meters long, 1.5 meters wide and weighing 40kg. If you are building the boat yourself, remember that dimensions and shapes are important. It can help to take a look at existing boats to get a feel of the dimensions used.

Here is an example of the statistics of a small boat that rides well:

• The widest point is at the middle of the length.
• The bottom has an V-shaped form (stability)
• The backside has an wide of approx. 2/3 of the width
• The sides will need to have an angle (this has no function at all but it makes your boat look more naturally.