House Boat Plans I am always looking at house boat plans as a woodworking project. I have always had an interest in boat building, even tried making my own kayak boat plans once. Surprised to find pontoon houseboat kits and build your own houseboat kits. Some of the DIY boat house plans are free, some are available at reasonable cost. We have included a few ideas for those who would like to make their own designs. Building a day trip or weekend shanty boat is not that difficult, even if you have no experience in woodworking or carpentry. It's a great project for the family, built by the family. Everybody can become involved, from designing, building, painting, making curtains and cushions, fetching tea and snacks, making helpful suggestions or even just getting in the way. The Home Built Houseboat It will have to include a bed for overnight stays for sure, a fridge of course, a RV style toilet naturally, a barbecue why not. A little home from home for a weekend away. O

 A few photos of some of the more interesting letterboxes I have seen over the years. Near Narooma in New South Wales. A few years ago. The same mailbox as few years later, a little weather beaten. From a rural property near Maroochydore on the east coast of Queensland. Part of the now defunct airline Ansett Australia. Apprroach With Caution. Tilba on the far south coast of New South Wales. Somewhere on the north island of New Zealand. Adorned with driftwood and seashells. The photo is a little over exposed. The camera was new at the  time, I was trying to compensate for the bright sunlight and got the settings wrong. Found this one on the road between Palmwoods and Maleny in Queensland. As far as I can remember, found this mailbox near Palmwoods in Queensland. Quite sure this one can be found somewhere in Queensland. Made from a tree stump somewhere near Dorrigo. Not