My first boat - Portuguese Dinghy


By tbt4xb - Posted on 12 November 2007

 


This is my first boat building project. I used Hannu's Porteguese Dinghy plans. I made a few changes, like using 1/2" thick transom vs 1/4". I also added 2 runners/keels - it makes the whole boat much more rigid.

She rowed and motored (10# elect) well.

Since I didn't let the paint cure long enough - everything below the water line peeled off! I've sanded her down & I am repainting her now.

 

Randy

 

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That's a nice boat Randy. Love the color... I made a builder's log category for you and inserted your photos.

;- ) Paul



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