I finally launched the Black Fly today. For those interested in skin-on-frame dinghys I've posted photos, comments, etc at
www.sintacha.com.
Peter.
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Peter.
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Black Fly dinghy launched.
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Very nice!!!
I love small dinghys and this one is really pretty. You did a great job.
I´m looking forward to see it with sails.
Have you thought about passenger seats and alternative rowing position? Small dinks react a lot to the slightest change of weight
Anders
I love small dinghys and this one is really pretty. You did a great job.
I´m looking forward to see it with sails.
Have you thought about passenger seats and alternative rowing position? Small dinks react a lot to the slightest change of weight
Anders
Thanks, Anders!
I'm going to use the sailing rig off my Eastport Pram, which is a copy of a Sabot rig.
I left out the stern seat as I like to have more room when curled up on the bottom while sailing. I have in mind a little flip-up seat for the rear passenger.
I also have in mind a modified centerboard slot plug that has a small seat on top. That'll move the middle person forward enough, while the person in the stern can face forward and do the rowing. If that doesn't trim the boat enough, I can always throw a dog, a log, or a small child in the bow to do the trick!
Peter
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I'm going to use the sailing rig off my Eastport Pram, which is a copy of a Sabot rig.
I left out the stern seat as I like to have more room when curled up on the bottom while sailing. I have in mind a little flip-up seat for the rear passenger.
I also have in mind a modified centerboard slot plug that has a small seat on top. That'll move the middle person forward enough, while the person in the stern can face forward and do the rowing. If that doesn't trim the boat enough, I can always throw a dog, a log, or a small child in the bow to do the trick!
Peter
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Peter - So, whats the verdict? How difficult was it to build compared to the stitch and glue method? Do you think it will hold up under wear? I was watching the build on your website. It sure is a pretty little boat!
Jack
Jack
Thanks, Jack!
Well, as a tender for the Vega, my favorite is still the Eastport Pram. Stitch and glue is a lot quicker to build, fewer pieces, and a lot tougher.
That said, the 'Fly was a joy to construct, as I'd never built with steamed ribs and stringers before. I may just hang it in the living room, as it's more of a work of art than anything else I ever put together!
I'm going to put it through it's paces, just to see how it stands up. I suspect the Dacron will last at least 2 years, and when it goes I'll try a Ballistic Nylon covering. I'll bring it to the annual PNW Rendezvous in July. Maybe there'll be another dinghy race this year ... Brian?
Anyway, I've added a roll of duct tape to my dinghy kit ... just in case !
Peter
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Well, as a tender for the Vega, my favorite is still the Eastport Pram. Stitch and glue is a lot quicker to build, fewer pieces, and a lot tougher.
That said, the 'Fly was a joy to construct, as I'd never built with steamed ribs and stringers before. I may just hang it in the living room, as it's more of a work of art than anything else I ever put together!
I'm going to put it through it's paces, just to see how it stands up. I suspect the Dacron will last at least 2 years, and when it goes I'll try a Ballistic Nylon covering. I'll bring it to the annual PNW Rendezvous in July. Maybe there'll be another dinghy race this year ... Brian?
Anyway, I've added a roll of duct tape to my dinghy kit ... just in case !
Peter
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Peter I have a friend that takes out fishing parties on a 42 ft dead
rise power boat. Him and I covered his ww2 cork liferaft with Dacron and
epoxy. He gives it a coat of paint every year when he paints the boat. I
believe it was about 25 years ago we covered it. He says it's still good
so you may not ever get a chance to put the ballistic nylon on you Black
Fly
Doug
Peter wrote:
rise power boat. Him and I covered his ww2 cork liferaft with Dacron and
epoxy. He gives it a coat of paint every year when he paints the boat. I
believe it was about 25 years ago we covered it. He says it's still good
so you may not ever get a chance to put the ballistic nylon on you Black
Fly
DougPeter wrote:
Doug,
I hope you're right! I'm too late for epoxy though. I don't think it would stick to the paint. But I have most of the gallon of paint left, so a coat every year will probably do the trick.
Peter
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I hope you're right! I'm too late for epoxy though. I don't think it would stick to the paint. But I have most of the gallon of paint left, so a coat every year will probably do the trick.
Peter
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I think you did well in not using epoxy. Epoxy is heavy stuff and the whole idea about SOF building is to build light.....
I´m sure it´ll last for a long time.
I´m sure it´ll last for a long time.
Actually, I did use epoxy to laminate the transoms, glue in the ribs, and make the centerboard case, but only after an alternate glue failed (see
for that story)
But I agree: epoxy and fiberglass cloth add a fair bit of weight to a dinghy, not to mention expense.
Peter
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But I agree: epoxy and fiberglass cloth add a fair bit of weight to a dinghy, not to mention expense.
Peter
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Hi All,
now in Spain chilling and being kicked out of a marina (ria de muros) aparently if you are not a fishing boat you cant stay there, at least is free!
read about it.
www.svoceansunrise.com
Cheers
Roger
________________________________
From: Peter peter@...
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 5 May, 2010 15:08:22
Subject: [AlbinVega] Re: Black Fly dinghy launched.
Actually, I did use epoxy to laminate the transoms, glue in the ribs, and make the centerboard case, but only after an alternate glue failed (see
http://www.sintacha .com/2010/ 01/black- fly-dinghy. html
for that story)
But I agree: epoxy and fiberglass cloth add a fair bit of weight to a dinghy, not to mention expense.
Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'
now in Spain chilling and being kicked out of a marina (ria de muros) aparently if you are not a fishing boat you cant stay there, at least is free!
read about it.
www.svoceansunrise.com
Cheers
Roger
________________________________
From: Peter peter@...
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 5 May, 2010 15:08:22
Subject: [AlbinVega] Re: Black Fly dinghy launched.
Actually, I did use epoxy to laminate the transoms, glue in the ribs, and make the centerboard case, but only after an alternate glue failed (see
http://www.sintacha .com/2010/ 01/black- fly-dinghy. html
for that story)
But I agree: epoxy and fiberglass cloth add a fair bit of weight to a dinghy, not to mention expense.
Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'