"Roger Long" wrote in message
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I've started designing a stitch and glue dinghy to fit our Endeavour 32
but
it should be suitable for a lot of boats in the 28 - 35 foot range where
there isn't room on the cabin top and the boat must be stowed forward.

You can see the work in progress he

Http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Dinghy.htm

I'll be adding to this as the project progresses. Comments, slings and
arrows, welcome.

That's a lot of chines (and thus a lot of fiberglass tape). For an 8'
dinghy you could easily get by with fewer panels.

Uhh, looking at the profile, there won't be a lot of freeeboard at amidships
when loaded and the waterline will be short; maybe a bit less rocker might
be useful? Have you checked the displacement (no DWL was shown on the
plans)?

Shameless commercial plug - here's my nesting dinghy design. Only 4 panels
vs. your 7 and rows like a dream. Also stows very well on a trunk cabin or
foredeck. Similar hull shape to yours, only longer.
http://www.bateau.com/studyplans/FB11_study.htm


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