Rain gutter Regatta
Display Stand

Supplies List - 

Base
1 - 7” L  x  2 ” W  x 1” nominal pine

Boat Supports
2 – 2” L  x  5/16” dowels

Boat Cradle
2 – 7” x ¼” L  x  ¾” W  x  ½” Thick

Wood glue, basic hand tools, small piece of felt

Base

1.	Cut the base piece at a 450   on all four sides.  You want to have approx. 1” flat surface (top) for the display area.
2.	Drill two 5/16” holes ½” deep on the top.  
These two holes are for the boat support dowels

Boat Supports

1.	Cut 2 1 ¾” long pieces of 5/16” dowels for the supports

Boat Cradle

1.	2 ¼” x 7” pices of pine. Or, you can use popsicle sticks

Assembly

Sand all pieces before assembly.  Wipe clean.  Then, use wood glue to attach all pieces of the stand.  Clean up all excess glue before it dries.
Let dry overnight.  
Now, your stand is ready for finish sanding, staining/painting.  

Finishing

When the paint has thoroughly dried, custom fit a small piece of felt for the top of the boat cradle.  Glue the felt to the top of the cradle.  Using your utility knife, slice through the felt for the keel and the rudder to fit in.  This felt keeps the boat upright and helps to prevent scratching, rattling, etc.
You now can display your Rain Gutter Regatta boat in all its glory!