The Newfound Dinghy
A rowing/sailing Pram designed by Hans Friedel, Friedel Design
Left: the top & side view. Right: perspective view.
| Length | 93" |
| Beam (BOA) | 50.00" |
| Weight | 83.00" |
The Newfound
Dinghy, designed by Hans Friedel, is a rowing/sailing pram that could
be constructed by kids at camp or a parent and child as a first-time
building project. Built using the stitch-and-glue method with 6mm
marine grade plywood, the dinghy has the added advantage of built-in
flotation with watertight fore and aft compartments. All panels are
pre-cut and pre-drilled ensuring ease of assembly and there are no
long pieces to join due to the short length of the boat.
The wide beam and relatively flat bottom combined with a slight rocker provide a safe and stable boat for sailors young and old. This lightweight and maneuverable craft is also an excellent choice for use as a boat tender.
A variety of simple sail rigs can be configured for
the dinghy and there is sufficient space for "crewmembers" on board. The Newfound Dinghy is an ideal first boat for aspiring
sailors looking for a craft that's easy to handle, both on the beach
and in the water.
Here’s what you get in the Newfound Dinghy kit: Plan sheet, Construction Notes, Fiberglassing Video, Pre-cut 6 mm mahogany marine plywood panels with wire holes drilled, Mahogany gunwales, Fiberglass cloth, 1-1/2 gallon kit of MAS Epoxy with application supplies, Bronze oar sockets, Pintles and gudgeons to attach rudder, Two 6” deck plates.
About Our Kits
All of our kits are created as we get orders. Please email us (info@newfound.com) with your name, address, telephone number, and shipping address (if different) and we will email a quote that includes packaging and shipping costs. A "kit" can include everything or just certain items. If you just want strips, email us with the pertinent name and address, the design you are building and we will email a quote. We mill all of our strips here at our facility in New Hampshire to the highest standards after air drying the cedar. If you pick up at our shop, of course there is no shipping charge. We will shrink wrap your materials so that they are impervious to the weather. A kit can be picked up with a vehicle that you would normally use to transport your canoe or kayak.
Pre-Kits
If you haven't built a stripper before and aren't sure about the process, you may want to get a Pre-Kit first. This includes our "Cedar Strip Building" DVD, "Applying Epoxy and Fiberglass" DVD, and Susan Van Leuven's book, "Wood Strip Rowing Craft".
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