On Jan 27, 6:09 pm, wrote:
I would like to get started in building boats.
Could someone suggest a book of plans that would be good for a beginner
builder?

I am looking for plans for a hydroplane for now with ideas on going with
other styles later.

I have tried a couple of items off ebay, just poorly scanned old
magazine articles.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You
Bob

Try the public library. Ottawa public library has about 90 books on
boatbuilding.
Harold Payson and Thomas F Jones are good for playwood boats.
Payson's are simpller Bolger designs. Jones are better looking and
faster.