A few years ago, I purchased some mostly clear pine boards - 24/28
inches wide, 12 foot long and 2 1/2 to 3 inches thick. I was planning
on using them for another project, but that project went a different
direction.

I got to thinking that a good use for the wood would be to build a
boat. I've always been interested in building one - dory style
lapstrake flat bottom center console with an outboard motor well. My
Dad had a boat which was 18' and built similar to what I'm thinking
about - it might be fun to build a similar boat. So I have a few
questions.

How thick would I have to have the boards resawn to for planking? I
tthe pine even suitable for this type of building?

As to ribs and stringers which would be the better choice - white oak,
red oak or hard pine?

As the boat will be flat bottomed (like a skiff), would you build the
bottom out of marine grade plywood?

Would you consider fiberglass for the bottom after building?

Are the designs of this type boat available for purchase? Or where
would I go to ask to find plans?

I'm starting here - I'm sure there will be other questions as I
develop this idea more fully.

Thanks for your consideration.

Tom