First Boat build

[kilted1]

Yes I agree

I have the plans for a 8 ft dingy that will be build as soon as I can gain full access to my workshop(still have over 2 ft of snow)..

I plan on building 2 of these dingy's.... practice and technique is key for a successful build.

[bistros]

Originally Posted by kilted1

Yes I agree

I have the plans for a 8 ft dingy that will be build as soon as I can gain full access to my workshop(still have over 2 ft of snow)..

I plan on building 2 of these dingy's.... practice and technique is key for a successful build.

Awesome idea. Hope they are sailing dinghies. It is absolutely amazing how sailing a couple overloaded eight foot dinghies can be more fun than the America's Cup. You'll get two great tenders for you and your brother in law out of the deal as well.

Polytarp sails & homemade spars!

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Bill

[kilted1]

Originally Posted by bistros

Awesome idea. Hope they are sailing dinghies. It is absolutely amazing how sailing a couple overloaded eight foot dinghies can be more fun than the America's Cup. You'll get two great tenders for you and your brother in law out of the deal as well.

Polytarp sails & homemade spars!

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Bill

Hello again Bill

I have seen a few of sailing dinghies outfitted with Polytarp sails, I have to admit I am considering one of these as well, there are great at multiple uses. plusthe kids can use it to learn to sail as they get a bit older.

[JeroenW]

Originally Posted by Manie B

learn a lesson from an "old fart" that has got the bumps and bruises to prove it

and once again go Bateau

I think I will do just that might save me a bump and a bruise

[TTS]

Originally Posted by Manie B

Kilted

my 2cents worth

You MUST build a small dinghy first

My first Boat was a Tornado- Tortured Ply construction. My second boat was a 40' Chris White designed trimaran, Skyhook and the third was an A-Cat with foam, kevlar and carbon. Pick up Gougeon on Boatbuilding. Great book on how to use epoxy and both natural and composite materials.