In the quest to build your dream boat there are many times where you will find that to build your own fitting will save literally thousands of dollars.

What you make and what you buy will depend on your financial status and the vision you have of your completed craft. For example home made wooden blocks would most likely look odd on a New York 46 but completely in character on a Spray 45. The pictures that follow are designed to give you ideas that you may adapt for use on your boat from those that have gone before you.