Where can I buy a wooden or plywood dinghy?

[seagypsywoman]

I sail in the Ionian, Greece and would love to have a fiberglass, wooden or plywood dinghy for my 32 ft. traditional design sailboat. However, they are as hard to find as hen's teeth. I would prefer something like a Trinka or Fatty Knees with a sailing rig, or Oughtred Auk, but really anything around 8 ft would be lovely. I don't know any equivalent designs in the U.K.
Could anyone suggest a supplier in UK or anywhere in the EU who might ship to Greece? I am also considering having one made from plans but that takes time and more money.
Thank you in advance for any help.

 

[Redwing228]

Have a look at intheboatshed.net:- http://intheboatshed.net/free-boat-plans-at-intheboatshednet/
Gavin Atkin has links to free plans for simple easy-to-construct plywood dinghies that you could build locally for modest cost.

 

[FWB]

I have an Eastport Pram.
http://www.fyneboatkits.co.uk/plans/rowing/eastport-pram/

 

[Pump-Out]

I sail in the Ionian, Greece and would love to have a fiberglass, wooden or plywood dinghy for my 32 ft. traditional design sailboat. However, they are as hard to find as hen's teeth. I would prefer something like a Trinka or Fatty Knees with a sailing rig, or Oughtred Auk, but really anything around 8 ft would be lovely. I don't know any equivalent designs in the U.K.
Could anyone suggest a supplier in UK or anywhere in the EU who might ship to Greece? I am also considering having one made from plans but that takes time and more money.
Thank you in advance for any help.

http://www.hscboats.co.uk/boats/traditional-dinghy/?portfolioID=20

 

[zikzik]

What about a folding Seahopper? A Pram dinghy that can sail and be stored on deck folded. They can be bought new for home finishing in the size you want. There's a fairly recent YM review I think.
http://www.seahopperfoldingboats.com/

 

[Kukri]

Try here:

http://barrowboats.co.uk/

I built a Nutshell (9ft) from a kit 30 years ago and it's excellent. Rows, tows, sails and motors, and ideal for laying out an anchor. Mine took three adults and a boy to the Butt and Oyster under sail last Sunday before an admiring audience...

 

[Lyndsey Doyle]

Try here:

http://barrowboats.co.uk/

I built a Nutshell (9ft) from a kit 30 years ago and it's excellent. Rows, tows, sails and motors, and ideal for laying out an anchor. Mine took three adults and a boy to the Butt and Oyster under sail last Sunday before an admiring audience...

Thanks for the tip Minn, I've just looked at the website and they are lovely looking boats.