Alan Stewart Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Graham's latest dink is a nesting 6' 6" tender that he will attempt to use with Carlita his Core Sound 17 Mark 3. It will just barely fit up on top of the cabin. Originally designed to go with the Outer Banks 20 as a tender for that boat allowing two people to row ashore and not have to beach the boat which can be tricky and often ends up with the boat high and dry or someone having to go for a swim. Two days ago Graham CNC cut the first sheet of parts out and 30 minutes later the boat was all zip tied together. I'll try to keep up with his construction with photos of the build. Here is the build album of the new "MICRO" which is essentially a slightly improved Catspaw "Mini" with slightly more freeboard and a bit more volume and will also be nesting. Graham will no doubt fill in some additional details here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/lw3Sx6aUqGSlJ5dr1 -Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscott Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Is the dink why Graham never fitted a dodger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frowley Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Totally Love it! Can't wait to see it in the water, and bet I'll order one once I get my own boat in the water. You guys are awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennneee Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Damn, now I have to build another boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Alex, The tender does not interfere with the dodger. Now that it is summer I moved the dodger to the back burner. It is all done except for the sewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Dancer Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Only 1/2 hr to stich her up! You are making this too easy and now we will all have to build one. Noticed that you are using zip ties, will you be able to get them out after epoxy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 I usually tack weld between the ties so that I can remove the ties without messing with hardened epoxy on either Ip ties or tie wire. One advantage with zip ties where they are strong enough to do the job is that sometimes you need to epoxy them in such as a corner that has a lot of tension and there is not enough space to avoid getting epoxy on them, just cut them smooth and leave them in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 I used mostly zip ties on my 17. Used wire where I needed extra pull. tack welded, like graham mentioned, then went over everything with the actual fillets. worked very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete McCrary Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Graham:. Do you have an estimated total weight yet? Would a thinner plywood thickness be a viable option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt S. Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Graham, What did you use the hot glue gun for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Pete, The hull is made from 4mm ply and I could not go any thinner. I hate to say this early but I hope that each half of the boat will not exceed 25#. The assembled ply only hull weighed just 20#. Instead of zip ties for most of the chines, keel and aft transom except for the high load areas I was able to hot glue it together, it saved a lot of time. As soon as I can find someone to help, I will weigh her again now that the transom stiffeners and laminated gunwales are on. In case you are wondering why I laminate the gunwales, I always laminate them on nested boats so that they do not spring straight when the boat is cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stewart Posted July 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 The dinghy is up to 32.5 lbs today. https://photos.app.goo.gl/lw3Sx6aUqGSlJ5dr1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Lookin' GOOD! Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Graham-- what's the purpose for the disc that's bonded to the center bulkhead, on the centerline of the boat. Are you reinforcing this corner, since this corner sees impact loading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Chick, I can't let you have all of the fun. By the way, I have not seen anything about your new motor canoe. Don that round disc was to reinforce the nesting bulkhead hardware. We are now thinking of eliminating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Yeah, Chick, where are the photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Not only photos, we also want video if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Sorry guys, I've only had the motor canoe out once when we went camping awhile back. I only took a couple of pictures on shore. Guess I'd better post something on the building thread. I'll only be using it when I go camping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stewart Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Here is a video of the new "MICRO" Dinghy being assembled in the water for the first time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Great job.....Are those 3-D printed latches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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