The outdoorsmen and the pond
have ever been close companions. Surely you can find four good
stout logs and cleat them with pieces of scantling firmly
spiked on. It is best to have the fore end of the raft pointed
as shown, for it will break the waves and cut through the
water more easily. Between the second and third log is a
center-board just like Fig. 3. It hangs down into the
water and can be raised and lowered at will. The rudder plan
is made clear by Fig. 5. The sail is the most difficult
part to make. Use a sapling for a mast and brace it with two
wires stretched from its highest point to the front cleat. Fig
4 shows the size and rigging of the sail. If you cannot
afford a sail you can paddle the raft.