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4 Easy Ways to Draw a Boat

Method 1 Method 1 of 4: Drawing a Sailboat
  1. 1 Sketch the main body of the sailboat. Start by drawing a trapezoid shape.
  2. 2 Sketch a line perpendicular to the body of the boat. Next, draw a small trapezoid where this line is connected to the boat.
  3. 3 Sketch another line. This time, place the line perpendicular to the first. Add more details to the stand of the mast.
  4. 4 Add the shape of the sails. Do this by drawing triangles, then add a line just above the body of the boat.
  5. 5 Add the guidelines for the distinct shape of the boat.
  6. 6 Draw the basic outline of the boat.
  7. 7 Erase the pencil marks. Add a few extra details, as you see fit.
  8. 8 Color the boat.
Method 2 Method 2 of 4: Drawing a Kayak
  1. 1 Sketch a long oblong.
  2. 2 Sketch a line 2/3 of the oblong.
  3. 3 Draw 2 curved line along the mid-line.
  4. 4 Add the primary sketch of the bottom of the kayak.
  5. 5 Draw a curvy line along the primary sketch of the bottom of the kayak. Also, draw the hole for the person to sit on by drawing a half circle.
  6. 6 Sketch a straight line for handle of the oar/paddle.
  7. 7 Sketch the basic shape for the blade of the oar/paddle.
  8. 8 Draw the basic outline of the boat.
  9. 9 Erase unnecessary lines. Put more details into your sketch.
  10. 10 Color the kayak. Use colors that would match the background or colors that create a unique design boat.
Method 3 Method 3 of 4: Drawing a Traditional Ship
  1. 1 Sketch an upside-down, truncated triangle in the middle of the page. This will be the body of the boat.
  2. 2 Draw a triangle on top of the base.
  3. 3 Draw a few squares on the triangle. These will be the sails.
  4. 4 Outline the shape of the boat. Add in details, such as wooden planks on the boat's body, a small lifesaver, and a mast behind the sails.
  5. 5 Erase the sketch lines. Make the contour stronger.
  6. 6 Add in the color. Follow the illustration for reference or color as you please.
Method 4 Method 4 of 4: Drawing a Realistic Style Wooden Boat
  1. 1 Sketch a big teardrop shape in the middle of the page. This will be the top part of the boat.
  2. 2 Under the teardrop shape draw a long arch. This will be the body of the boat.
  3. 3 Outline the boat's shape. Add in the details, inside and outside of the boat. Follow the illustration for reference.
  4. 4 Erase the sketch lines. Strengthen the contour with a pencil.
  5. 5 Make the boat colorful using the colors of your choice.