The Pilot Kit

Making parents and grandparents look like legends.
The BBCo Pilot Kit is a flat-packed, DIY project for the more serious wooden-boat builder. Inspired by Charles Napier Hemy's beautiful painting of 'The Pilot' in stormy seas, this pointed-bow boat is much bigger and sturdier than the BBCo Classic Rowboat, designed to withstand bigger swells and seating up to six people. To build your own boat, all you need to do is follow the step-by-step instructions. 

Kit includes:
Detailed plans and informative construction notes
Precision-cut plywood (114 parts)
Stainless steel screws
Silicon Bronze nails
Rowlocks
Two-part epoxy glue
Cups and stirrers for preparing the glue
Six tubes of Sikaflex premium marine adhesive/sealant
Disposable gloves

Tools required:
Hammer
Caulking Gun
Drill

Not included:
Undercoat
Paint/Varnish
Sandpaper
Primer
Oars and Rope

Product specs:
Unbuilt dimensions: Boxed size 2400mm x 710mm x 150mm
Boxed weight: 90kg

Built dimensions: 4117mm x 1572mm x 805mm
Built weight: 120kg 

How long will it take to build?
The BBCo Pilot Kit will take up to 100 hours to complete and you should make sure you allow several weekends for construction so that the glue has a chance to set. For more information download our detailed instruction manual here.