Foostrap idea The idea of a foot-strap is that I could loop it over the centreboard when the boat is lying on it's side. I can then put a foot...
More Pics of the Enigma (named BAZINGA). I had a problem after the pic was taken. I hiked out in a gust and the toe-strap mounting block pulled...
Launch of Enigma She is very tender when seated at the thwart, and thus very fast in light wind. By moving weight aft, she becomes more stable....
Sails ordered I have ordered sails from Quantum sails. The panels are calculated by computer in the states, and the local sailmaker in South...
A pic of the enigma hull Thanks for all the advice. The centreboard is about 550mm behind the mast. I thought that this was a long way back until...
PJ 14 looks good Thanks Bataan I did look at the Dix design PJ14 before starting my project. I also looked at the underside of a 49er hull. I...
Thanks for the reply and documentation. My hull weight is just under 60Kg and I still have to add paint, centreboard and fittings. L.O.A. 4200...
After 40 years of sailing other designer's dinghies, I decided to design my own 14 foot plywood dinghy. Now I need to decide on the sailplan so...