flint dinghy

[stu9000]

Hi

I am seriously thinking about buying plans for Ross Lillistone's Flint dinghy.
http://rosslillistonewoodenboat.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/flint-capable-boat.html

I need a tender and want to be able to get the wife and kids on board in one go. It should be able to handle a bit of a chop. It needs to be able to take a 2hp outboard but also be a gpod rowing boat. I want it light enough to be car top-able or tow without too much drag. Something I can teach the kids to sail in.

I know, some conflicting requirements there. It might not have enough freeboard to get all the crew on board except in good conditions but would still be better than the tiny compass inflatable I am currently using.

Has anyone built rowed or sailed one of these pretty little boats?

Thanks
S

 

[Orion Jim]

It is certainly a beautiful design, but at nearly 15 feet it may be more "dingy" than is practical.

 

[Lon nan Gruagach]

I have been thinking of building dinghy for a while now and the picture above just grabbed me, as Orion Jim says it is beauiful. So I ordered the plans, from Duckworks as suggested on Ross's site. Quick as flash (allowing for the weekend..) they send an eMail saying thanks for the dosh, we have sent the info to Ross who will post the plans fom Aus.

 

[Lon nan Gruagach]

Had the plans for a few weeks now, not really for a total novice, there is quite a lot of working out what each option would require. The theres finding suppliers...
Meanwhile heres a cardboard one (1/10th scale)

 

[Greenheart]

As said, she's a beauty. Best of luck...but, don't deny any accounts/photos of the build to the Classics forum. :encouragement: