Free visual magnetic tile guide

Magnetic Tile Boat Build Guide

Build a magnetic tile boat with 19 pieces. This free visual guide has 2 key stages and an exact shape list.

  • Easy
  • Ages 6+
  • 20 min

Finished model

A clear view of the finished build.

This is the complete free model, with each visible tile face kept distinct. Use any colors you have and match the shapes below.

Finished Boat magnetic tile model

Gather the pieces

You need 19 magnetic tiles.

Colors are flexible. The shapes and quantities are the useful part.

ShapeQuantity
Equilateral Triangle10
Isosceles Triangle2
Right Triangle2
Square5
Total19

Build together

Follow 2 visual stages.

Make the wide hull first, then build the tall section above it. Compare the triangle shapes in the piece list; the two right triangles are used in the final stage.

  1. Stage 1
    Boat, stage 1 of 2: Build the hull with three squares, ten equilateral triangles, and two isosceles triangles.

    Build the hull with three squares, ten equilateral triangles, and two isosceles triangles.

  2. Stage 2
    Boat, stage 2 of 2: Add two squares and two right triangles to make the tall section above the hull.

    Add two squares and two right triangles to make the tall section above the hull.

Continue in 3D

Rotate the model in EverPieces.

The App adds a rotatable 3D view, closer inspection, progress, and completion for family build time.