i own 2 rigid 8’ prams, neither of which would fit on the
coachroof
of my BCC. i designed and built a plywood 5 panel stitch and glue
dinghy (based upon the Nymph design by Phil Bolger) that fits under
the boom, over the skylight, stern first between the dorades, and the
bow over the companionway with the center window of the dodger rolled
up. i took her on her maiden voyage yesterday and she rowed fine.
should have fair load capacity. i have no idea how she will handle
rough weather. she is light, has positive flotation built in can be
launched stern first without swamping. if anyone is interested, i
can
send a copy of the drawings. they are not much to look at, just
rough
sketches but the lofting has been done and the panels dimensioned.
if
there is an overwhelming response (3 or 4 for instance) i could
actually draft up something presentable.
John - Thank you for your contribution to the group. I would love this
information since I just purchased a BCC and it came with no tender. I did
contact Eddie & Duff (I think that’s how it’s spelled) and they hold the
original plans to the fatty knees dinghy that was designed to fit over the
cabin top of the BCC. My BCC even has wooden chocks built into the cabin
top to receive this dinghy. The cost, however, is over $2000 depending on
the options you want. Since I have not made my decision, I was wondering if
you could send me your sketches and a rough estimate of time and $ involved
in building your design. I would be interested to know if you have the same
wooden chocks on your coach roof and approximately how much yours weights.
If you want to post the information to the group, that is fine since I
check it regularly or you can e-mail me directly at Carloscc@massed.net .
Thanks - Carlos
John Churchill wrote:
i own 2 rigid 8’ prams, neither of which would fit on the
coachroof
of my BCC. i designed and built a plywood 5 panel stitch and glue
dinghy (based upon the Nymph design by Phil Bolger) that fits under
the boom, over the skylight, stern first between the dorades, and the
bow over the companionway with the center window of the dodger rolled
up. i took her on her maiden voyage yesterday and she rowed fine.
should have fair load capacity. i have no idea how she will handle
rough weather. she is light, has positive flotation built in can be
launched stern first without swamping. if anyone is interested, i
can
send a copy of the drawings. they are not much to look at, just
rough
sketches but the lofting has been done and the panels dimensioned.
if
there is an overwhelming response (3 or 4 for instance) i could
actually draft up something presentable.
i do not have chocks and am hesitant to drill more holes in the coachroof. my
idea is to have the “chocks” built into the dink- i.e. reverse curve in the top
of the transom to fit the coachroof and removable legs attached to a forward
frame, sticking above the rail to hold her above the companionway. i too
looked at the fatty knees, but they would only sell completed boats.
if you have chocks already, you will need to design your own dinghy to fit.
it is not terribly tough. it will likely not be the best rowing boat ever, but
certainly will not be the worst ever. if you need advice on how to go about
it, i will talk you through it on the phone, as i am a slooowwww typist. i
took 1 eve to design, another to cut the pieces, 2 to assemble and tape. i did
not fiberglass over the whole thing on the prototype. she is very light, but i
have not weighed her. my cost was less than $50, but i already had the epoxy
and fg tape on hand.
send me a snail mail address and i will send sketches and pics. if you are a
computer dude, you can feel free to post them.
john
Carlos wrote:
John - Thank you for your contribution to the group. I would love this
information since I just purchased a BCC and it came with no tender. I did
contact Eddie & Duff (I think that’s how it’s spelled) and they hold the
original plans to the fatty knees dinghy that was designed to fit over the
cabin top of the BCC. My BCC even has wooden chocks built into the cabin
top to receive this dinghy. The cost, however, is over $2000 depending on
the options you want. Since I have not made my decision, I was wondering if
you could send me your sketches and a rough estimate of time and $ involved
in building your design. I would be interested to know if you have the same
wooden chocks on your coach roof and approximately how much yours weights.
If you want to post the information to the group, that is fine since I
check it regularly or you can e-mail me directly at Carloscc@massed.net .
Thanks - CarlosJohn Churchill wrote:
i own 2 rigid 8’ prams, neither of which would fit on the
coachroof
of my BCC. i designed and built a plywood 5 panel stitch and glue
dinghy (based upon the Nymph design by Phil Bolger) that fits under
the boom, over the skylight, stern first between the dorades, and the
bow over the companionway with the center window of the dodger rolled
up. i took her on her maiden voyage yesterday and she rowed fine.
should have fair load capacity. i have no idea how she will handle
rough weather. she is light, has positive flotation built in can be
launched stern first without swamping. if anyone is interested, i
can
send a copy of the drawings. they are not much to look at, just
rough
sketches but the lofting has been done and the panels dimensioned.
if
there is an overwhelming response (3 or 4 for instance) i could
actually draft up something presentable.
You have a voice mail message waiting for you at iHello.com:
http://click.egroups.com/1/3555/0//6486//956827161/
my time estimaters are for a real quick and dirty job. when i built my nymph
to “yacht standards” it took about a year of intermittent work. not worth it,
imho as the dink gets beat up. nothing can happen to the prototype that will
break my heart.
john
Carlos wrote:
John - Thank you for your contribution to the group. I would love this
information since I just purchased a BCC and it came with no tender. I did
contact Eddie & Duff (I think that’s how it’s spelled) and they hold the
original plans to the fatty knees dinghy that was designed to fit over the
cabin top of the BCC. My BCC even has wooden chocks built into the cabin
top to receive this dinghy. The cost, however, is over $2000 depending on
the options you want. Since I have not made my decision, I was wondering if
you could send me your sketches and a rough estimate of time and $ involved
in building your design. I would be interested to know if you have the same
wooden chocks on your coach roof and approximately how much yours weights.
If you want to post the information to the group, that is fine since I
check it regularly or you can e-mail me directly at Carloscc@massed.net .
Thanks - CarlosJohn Churchill wrote:
i own 2 rigid 8’ prams, neither of which would fit on the
coachroof
of my BCC. i designed and built a plywood 5 panel stitch and glue
dinghy (based upon the Nymph design by Phil Bolger) that fits under
the boom, over the skylight, stern first between the dorades, and the
bow over the companionway with the center window of the dodger rolled
up. i took her on her maiden voyage yesterday and she rowed fine.
should have fair load capacity. i have no idea how she will handle
rough weather. she is light, has positive flotation built in can be
launched stern first without swamping. if anyone is interested, i
can
send a copy of the drawings. they are not much to look at, just
rough
sketches but the lofting has been done and the panels dimensioned.
if
there is an overwhelming response (3 or 4 for instance) i could
actually draft up something presentable.
You have a voice mail message waiting for you at iHello.com:
http://click.egroups.com/1/3555/0//6486//956827161/