The Sitka build-planning guide
A clear start.
A boat that’s yours.
Choose your hull. Plan the whole build. Bring the right questions before the first piece comes together.
Choose how you begin
Your project.
Your starting point.
Start with the files.
Scout plans include DXF cutting files and PDF build instructions, with a digital license to manufacture one boat. Arrange your own material, cutting and build.
Digital product. No physical hull or kit is supplied.
Choose your hull.
Choose a model and its available components. Confirm exactly what your configuration includes, then plan the assembly and additional systems that complete your boat.
Build with a plan.
Working with a fabricator or boat builder? Bring them into the model, configuration and power discussion early. For multiple hulls, request a multi-kit quote.
Start with the essentials
A good fit starts
with good details.
The hull, power setup and intended load belong in the same conversation.
Choose the space you need.
Start with the model’s dimensions and seat layout. Tell Sitka how many people and how much gear you intend to carry, and the kind of water you plan to use. Confirm the suitability of the whole setup rather than choosing by model name alone.
Identify your donor and pump.
Gather the donor make, model and year; engine identification; pump model or diameter; and the intake, shaft, coupling and mounting details you have. Send clear photos if anything is uncertain. Ask Sitka to review the combination before purchasing components.
Confirm the kit contents.
Ask for the parts list and build documents applicable to your model and selected options. Separate included pieces from optional upgrades and items you will source elsewhere. Keep the itemized quote with your project notes.
Plan beyond the hull
See the whole build.
Use this checklist to gather quotes and identify what is already covered. The kit price is one part of a completed boat.
Tick items as you review them. Your selections stay on this page while it is open; they are not sent to Sitka or saved after a reload.
From first questions
to first pieces.
Make your shortlist.
Compare dimensions, layout and options. Gather your donor information and decide who will carry out the build.
Bring it together.
Review the configuration, component compatibility, included documents, delivery destination and current availability with Sitka.
Get ready to build.
Review the applicable assembly documents with your builder, arrange your workspace and confirm the remaining systems and outside work.
A few things
to know first.
The answers that help you plan the next step.
Is a kit a ready-to-run boat?
No. Kits require assembly and additional components. Photos may show completed boats with equipment and options that are not included in the base kit. Review the itemized contents for your order.
How do I plan for shipping and timing?
Send the model, quantity, delivery country and postal code, plus your target build month. Check the ordering FAQs and confirm a current shipping quote and availability before scheduling the build.
Shipping and availability FAQsWhere do I get assembly documents?
Ask Sitka for the parts list and build documents that apply to your chosen kit. The separately sold Scout digital plans include PDF build instructions and DXF cutting files under a one-boat license.
View the Scout plansWhat should I include in my first message?
Include the hull model or shortlist, intended use and load, donor or power setup, quantity, delivery country and postal code, and target build month. Mention whether you will assemble the kit or work with a builder.
Let’s plan your build
Let’s work through your build.
A model shortlist, donor details and delivery location give us a useful place to start.
