I am looking for plans to build a crib in the shape of a boat.

I'm not sure what you're asking.. if you're trying to MAKE these, you'll need a design or plan. You can find plans for free or others that require purchase. Have a look at the results below:

beach chair plans Google Search

Determine if you have the ability and tools required to cut, sand, shape, etc. the wood

Next, determine the type of wood you want to use. Different woods require less protection than others and work better outdoors as a result. Your plans may include a "stock list" of what to purchase and how many for things like fasteners, etc.

Bring the list to a home center or building material supply store to be filled and begin.

polystyrene foam ( the white foam plastic used in coolers floats etc ) is the basis for all formed parts in the inside of the boat. Try a small section first with the resin but in boat building the foam is shaped first then put in place then fibre glassed over it with the resin being worked into the fibre glass mat or mixed in the glass chipper as it is sprayed on.

Great ideas on this forum. I really like the L shaped countertop one.
http://forums.finewoodworking.com/fine-woodworking-knots/project-plans/cad-software/sewing-machine-cabinettable-plans

go to this website http://www.cribscompany.com/how-to-build-a-crib.html

http://www.woodsmithstore.com/heirloomcrib.html

Screws come in all shapes and sizes. Go to your local hardware store and look at their screws section and you'll find a whole wall of different types. Pick the ones that are appropriate for your crib.

Try taking one of the bolts into a hardware shop, hopefully they can shape or find bolts with similar specs

http://www.simplicityforchildren.com/documents/SimpCribDropside08CPSC.pdf
These model numbers were recalled, although the 8765 is not listed. I am in the same boat, looking for instructions on how to convert the bed now. Did anyone ever email you?

I just got a used Childline crib and do have the brackets.  I think mine is a much later model than 1979, but perhaps the brackets have not changed.  Here is a picture of the ones I have (on the left); even the rest of the crib (though not much of it is shown) looks the same as mine:
http://www.productsamerica.com/springhandle.html

I also did a Google search for "hook type mattress spring" and found some places that sold the brackets, though some looked like they might be a slightly different shape so be careful.
Good luck!

Hi Basslovin.. I think i have a solution.

try this PDF out:

http://www.realm-audio.com/product.downloads/LFT15-D2.D4.pdf