Simple hull and sail
An original one-page cut-and-fold boat with optional mast and sail.
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Printable paper ship model
Build a small original paper boat for a desk or classroom display. This one-page template makes an open rectangular hull with an 85 x 45 mm floor, 20 mm walls, four corner tabs and an optional folded mast with a triangular sail.
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How to make it.
Print and color
Print the A4 PDF at 100%. Add a name, colors or a pattern to the outside wall panels and sail.
Cut the three pieces
Cut the hull outline, the narrow mast strip and the triangular sail. Keep all four small G tabs attached to the hull.
Form the hull
Score and fold the dashed lines. Raise the four walls. Glue the G tabs to the inside of the short end walls to form an open rectangular tray.
Make the mast
Fold the mast strip in half lengthwise and tape the long edges. Fold the short lower foot at its dashed line.
Add the sail
Tape one edge of the triangle to the mast. Tape the folded mast foot to the hull floor. Let the glue dry before displaying the model.
A few useful tips
- This is a simple flat-bottom display boat, not a replica of a historical ship.
- The model is designed for dry display. Ordinary paper and glue will soften in water.
- Press tabs against a ruler edge while the glue sets to help the hull stay square.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions.
Quick answers before you print.
Does the PDF include every piece?+
Yes. The one-page A4 download includes the hull, four attached corner tabs, a mast strip and a triangular sail.
How big is the paper ship?+
At actual print size, the open hull floor is 85 x 45 mm and the walls are 20 mm high. The optional sail stands above it.
Can the model float?+
It is a dry display craft. It has not been designed or tested as a waterproof floating model.
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