Building a Dinghy

Dinghy is one of the oldest type of boat design that is still around presently, and with good reasons too. It has utilized many different ways so to anyone looking to building a boat, I strongly suggest learning how to build a dinghy.

Dinghy are mostly used as an open sailing boats.It is most suitable for beginner training in sailing as it quickly responds to maneuvers. It can come with an outboard motor but most are rowboats.

To build a dinghy several consideration have to be kept in mind. A few of these are:

BUDGET

The amount you set as your budget will directly affect the type, size as well as the materials you will be using for the dinghy. Therefore, it is best to come up with a specific and reasonable amount that you are willing to spend for the project. Building a dinghy should be cheaper by far than buying one, so looking around and checking the price of ready made dinghy would help you set an earmark for your budget.

TYPES AND SIZE

Dinghies sizes can range in length from 2-7 meters. And they come in varying types depending on the purpose that its made for. Dinghies are designed to sail, motor, tow and row. It is also used as a lifeboat because of this multi-functionality.

Also, to build a dinghy, you can also use materials like marine plywood, aluminum, fiberglass and wood. However, most generally prefer to build a plywood boat.

PROPULSION

Depending on its function, dinghy may be powered by a motor, sail or a simple oar can be used for propulsion.

If you wish to use a motor for your dinghy, a good option is an outboard motor. Two horsepower per meter is very good motor for a dinghy.Oars are used for rowing dinghies while sail are usually used in racing dinghies.

DESIGN

The best way to start building a dinghy is to work with a very good dinghy plan. It enables you to go through the process of building your own dinghy without the unnecessary hitches that usually come with not having a complete plan for the project.

I've benefited from a step-by-step instruction from boat building plans so I strongly suggest you do the same. Personally, I've used a very helpful plan with a very detailed instruction that and with the pictures that leaves nothing to the imagination.


You may check out that plans here:

www.BoatBlueprints.info