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Home  /   Boat Plans & Kits Catalog  /  Hankinson Designs  /  Water Lodge

WATERLODGE
WATERLODGE TOO

20' & 24' houseboats

Build in
PLYWOOD


Waterlodge built by Wes Modes, "The Secret History of American River People"

CATEGORY: Houseboats
CONSTRUCTION: Plywood planking/wood framing

Characteristics Waterlodge Waterlodge Too
Length overall (hull) 20'2" 24'0"
Beam 8'2" 8'2"
Draft (w/skegs) 11" 11"
Boat height 7'3" 7'3"
Displacement 4000 lbs. 5000 lbs.
Boat weight approx. 2000 lbs. 2400 lbs.
Tankage 110 gals. 110 gals.
Horsepower 25-50 30-70
Headroom 6' to 6'2" 6' to 6'2"
  • Incredibly simple curve-free construction
  • Easy, quick project for anyone who can handle basic woodworking tools
  • Uses ordinary materials available anywhere at bargain prices
  • Super LOW PRICE for plans

Is real estate getting too pricey for that waterfront cabin you've always dreamed about? Then consider one of these houseboats as an alternative. While not meant for anything fast, foul, or furious, they make a perfect retreat for anchoring a spell in your favorite backwater cove, or for moseying along protected waters in search of game, fish, sights, or solitude.

No special skills are required to build. Anyone who can drill a hole, drive a screw, and saw a board can do the job. In fact, if you can’t build this boat, you probably can’t build any boat. There's not a curved line anywhere other than the cabin top crown. Hence no lofting is required, and even full-size patterns are unnecessary as a result.  But plans do include instructions, material lists, plywood utilization layouts, and all the details to carry through at a minimum of effort and expense.

All plywood is standard 4' x 8' exterior grade (marine opt.), while hull lumber is mostly 2" nominal stock found in just about any lumberyard. Equipment such as appliances and windows can be like those used on recreational vehicles, or typical residential items rather than costlier marine-types. We do suggest you have access to a table or radial arm saw to ease making long cuts on the 2" stock.

Both models sleep 4 with full headroom, and have similar amenities if with more room on WATER LODGE TOO. These include a settee with seat back that raises to form upper and lower berths, a dinette that converts to a double berth, fully-equipped galley, and enclosed head with shower. There's plenty of tank capacity for fuel, water, or waste. Other features include inside control station, front and back "porches" (decks), and sundeck on the house top. You can tow them on an ordinary flatbed trailer; while a special boat trailer can be adapted, one is not mandatory.

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Item # Image Description Price
61-058
Waterlodge Plans
Waterlodge Plans
$66.00
61-058X2
Waterlodge Plans plus One Extra Set
Waterlodge Plans plus One Extra Set
Order this if you want an extra set of Plans & Patterns included (only 1/2 price for the extra set)
$99.00
61-058T
Waterlodge Too Plans
Waterlodge Too Plans
$72.00
61-058TX2
Waterlodge Too Plans plus One Extra Set
Waterlodge Too Plans plus One Extra Set
Order this if you want an extra set of Plans & Patterns included (only 1/2 price for the extra set)
$108.00
12-304
Trailer 5000/6000 Plans
Trailer 5000/6000 Plans
For boats 18' - 26'
$34.00
71-058
Waterlodge Fiberglass Kit
Waterlodge Fiberglass Kit
Includes Raka Epoxy
$445.00
71-058T
Waterlodge Too Fiberglass Kit
Waterlodge Too Fiberglass Kit
Includes Raka Epoxy
$568.00
12-430
Boatbuilding with Plywood
Boatbuilding with Plywood
Covers plywood and its use in boatbuilding, especially for the amateur builder.
$32.95
12-429
Boatbuilder's Notebook-Expanded Second Edition
Boatbuilder's Notebook-Expanded Second Edition
NEW Expanded Second Edition! Spiral bound reference book on a wide variety of boat building subjects
$28.95
16-107
Ken Hankinson Interview DVD
Ken Hankinson Interview DVD
Exclusive 1 hour interview of retired boat designer, Ken Hankinson
$8.00
16-037
How to Fiberglass a Boat Book & DVD Combo
How to Fiberglass a Boat Book & DVD Combo
Save $$$ on this Book & DVD Combination!
$45.00
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