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How to print plans

FireFighterBoats.com uses and recommends www.deltacad.com. It is known as the worlds easiest CAD (Computer Aided Design) program. You can download a free trial version that will print the plans full size with a regular printer. Parts larger than a regular 8.5" X 11" sheet of paper will be printed on 2 or more sheets that can easily be taped together. With this method you can print out the parts, cut them out, and easily use them as a cutting template. If you make a mistake or want another copy simply print out another set. 

 10 EASY steps to print plans with Delta CAD:

1) Open the .dc file with Delta CAD
2) Use the selection tool to make a box around the part you would like to print
3) Click File>Set Print Region
4) In the select print region box, click new to create a new print region.
5) Click the Set To Last Select button
6) Set the Scale as 1.000
7) Click Close
8) Click File>Print
9) Select the Print Region you would like printed, and click the selected print region option
10) Click OK to Print it!