11' (ish) stitch and glue dinghy build FG layup advice

[Toolate]

So, it took me a few weeks but I have been working on it a little bit. Sold my house so have to get it out of the garage. Not sure if its ugly or cool but might be both. Time will tell.

Going to do most of the “carpentry” then give it to a friend to glass.

Still lots to do (transom, seating, rub rails etc)...

 

[Toolate]

I moved two years ago and gave this to a friend (north country boat works in Connecticut) two fair and fiberglass and I finally got it back today. It sat in storage for the last year and a half which was fine with me because I was busy with a new house. I’m pretty happy with how it’s looking for an 11’ boat! I just need to paint it! Find me a dinghy with more Downeast in her!

 

[winterking]

Wow, looks like a home run!!!

 

[Keelboater]

Looks fantastic Ben!

 

[sailor of fortune]

Looks great!

 

[Quik Fix 16]

Must be a good friend. Thats a lot of PITA glass work. Looks great, I love small boats.

 

[fordy]

Awesome looking. Coulda gone with some bow flare. Maybe next time lol

 

[Toolate]

Awesome looking. Coulda gone with some bow flare. Maybe next time lol

Sides are a little plumb but it looks great in person and its tough to pack all that into an 11' length- dont think I didnt try to find a way but just wasnt in the cards for this one. This is also the first boat I have ever built so lots to learn and it was pretty quick and dirty to start. the guys are Northcountry did me right for sure.

I am guessing it weighs maybe 100-110 lbs so its very light but rigid as hell. Should be fun and much better looking than the inflatable.

 

[fordy]

Congrats that's putting your vision on it and it's car top capable at that weight

 

[Toolate]

Will try to weigh it one of these days. Also still needs some hardware so it will get a little heavier.

@Quik Fix 16 he took a few very nice shop tools in trade for the work. I was moving and was without a workshop for about 2 years so rather than move an unfinished boat and put my tools in storage I told him to bring a trailer for all of it and (suprisingly?) he showed up! Great deal for them I think.

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[JimRP31]

Great job. Now you just need to pull a mold off it and your a boat builder.

 

[Toolate]

Great job. Now you just need to pull a mold off it and your a boat builder.

Thanks! Traded a few texts with Bill Sartini about that- think it would take a few molds with the interior parts and tumble home so would be expensive dink.... not sure there is a market for that.

 

[_Ajax_]

They is one of the most beautiful hulls I've ever seen. Nice work bud.

 

[RobBaker]

Love to looks of this but I would get it in the water to see how it floats before the finishing touches.

 

[Toolate]

They is one of the most beautiful hulls I've ever seen. Nice work bud.

Thanks! In person it’s a little too wide for its length

 

[Toolate]

Love to looks of this but I would get it in the water to see how it floats before the finishing touches.

Going to give that a shot next weekend. Good chance it will porpoise with that sharp forefoot but will see.

 

[fordy]

This boat on craigslist looks very similar. Couldn't help but notice.

It's 13 ft what is it - boats - by owner - marine sale

 

[Toolate]

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This boat on craigslist looks very similar. Couldn't help but notice.

It's 13 ft what is it - boats - by owner - marine sale

Boy some interesting details in that thing. Sheer and bow are similar but mine is pretty plumb where that rakes forward a bit. No idea is new though sadly