Is a lot of skill needed to build a Melanesia?
The Melanesia is a small, simple boat, designed to introduce anyone to simple boat building techniques. They are of a very basic design and even those who have never picked up a hammer, chisel or saw before have been most successful. Indeed, all James Wharram’s designs are for complete beginners to experienced builders. The instruction are clear and simple and we rarely have questions asked of us abaout the smaller of our designs.
