Fishbone Frames
The internal fishbone frame is the skeleton that replaces the traditional foam core usually found in paddle boards. CNC fishbones are the best bet if you live in North America as the fishbone does not show in the finished board. Full sized PDF plans are available if you are not in North America or just want the satisfaction that you built every piece of your SUP yourself.
Paper Plan - Instructions
Sliver Paddleboards started building boards with paper plans and we used them in the shop for our custom boards until we had in-house CNC capabilities. The precision CNC cut fishbone frame kits are much quicker to use but the result is virtually the same....
Fishbone Frame
The fishbone framework is the most complicated and intimidating piece to accurately make from scratch. There is a lot of engineering hidden in these frames as they dictate the finished rocker, bottom contour, outline, and set the volume of your board....
Joining the Spar
Plywood comes in 8′ lengths so the the centre spar (aka: keel, stringer) requires joining. The paddle board CNC fishbones are joined with a simple butt-joint for two reasons. A butt joint is much stronger than a puzzle joint when sandwiched with plywood...
Attaching the Ribs
Adding a custom logo or your child's artwork can really make your handmade paddle board special. This tutorial shares the secretes to making a very professional looking logo at home...
Attaching the Fishbone
Attaching the Fishbone to the bottom skin is a very rewarding step in building your hollow wood board. Once complete your project really looks like the board it is going to be. This is one step that is very helpful to have a helper...
