Here is my 1973 mirror dinghy that i am going to be restoring. How to repair a dinghy leakcommuter cruiser commuter cruiser. Most second hand boats these days will have some kind of damage see if youre up to the job of repairing it with our guide. Little boats, lots of fun for 25 years the dinghy shop has been helping sailors around the world find the right boat. May 22, 2017 according to the daily mirror, the familysize, buildityourself sailing dinghy the mirror was the boat that launched a thousand olympic dreams. A chapter details the types of sailing dinghy available and explains how to choose the right one. I am very new to this, and would very much appreciate advice.
This article is spurred by an email i received today from melanie in the uk who has. Find book repair glues and tapes, repair wings and corners, and book repair tools to get the job done. She has just bought an old mirror dinghy and started sailing for the first time. Mark is a carbon fibre specialist and is also available to repair damage to larger yachts at your choice of location. In some cases, the long shaft version of the same engine is geared down a little for better torque and is fitted with a lowerpitch prop for pushing what is, at kicker speed, a displacement load. Dinghy repair coming soon weve got an update on the dinghy repair series were running here on caution water. From marine tapes and sail parts to fibreglass and sealant polishes, theres something for every vessel out there. We believe in the german textile industry, its traditions, and. Some split parts, but cheap alternative to new, and possibly useful as a model for a replacement, or handy spare.
For 19 years pete has been running boat repair businesses based in north somerset. I have done this repair at a national championship after a race, on the shore, and sailed in the next race the following day. This 10 foot and a bit mirror dinghy was the first boat the editor of this web site used for cruising. Feb 25, 2015 finding and restoring an old mirror dinghy in 2014 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic class. We at trident have being working with the mirror dinghy since 1989. Mirror dinghy parts catalogue, everything you need for. This type of inflatable has increased in popularity with cruisers in recent years, and for good reasonthey offer excellent performance and stability and can take being pulled ashore. Dinghy sports also repairs water craft, such as surf skis, kayaks and out rigger canoes. Dinghy sports is an approved repairer of lasers and optimists.
Mirror dinghy parts catalogue, everything you need for your. The mirror was from the start promoted as an affordable boat, and as a design it has done a great deal to make dinghy sailing accessible to a wide audience. Jun, 2008 buy the mirror book mirror sailing from start to finish wiley nautical by aitken, peter, davison, timothy isbn. Restoring an old mirror dinghy well its been back to destruction this week the boat has been flipped over and i have got to work on sorting the aft buoyancy tank the previous owner had put a patch in the top. This might sound like a tabloid exaggeration, but uk double olympic silver medallist ian walker claims he owes his career to the mirror and british roundtheworld, recordbreaking sailors dame ellen macarthur and dee caffari are both.
Everything you need for your mirror dinghy, supplying you with new boats, wooden parts to repair your old boat, and all the fittings and. Above photo for reference, from wikipedia this dinghy comes as a virtual gift from a family member as the owner son moved interstate and has moved on regarding this craft. Hi, ive just been gifted a small pramstyle wooden dinghy, clinkerbuilt. Unfollow mirror dinghy to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Fortunately, most of these dings are relatively easy to fix.
Just last week i noticed a black spot on the corner of the transom and panicked, but closer inspection revealed that it was dinghy bottom paint, and it wiped off. Fisheries supply has a comprehensive offering of dinghy parts whether you need to do a dinghy repair, are looking for davits for your inflatable boat, need new paddles or oarlocks. By jared montgomery if you intend to travel in a motorhome, think seriously about towing a transportation vehicle. Discussion in boat design started by andy turner, aug 19, 2014. Mirror class dinghy building instructions mirror dinghy. Tales and advice from sailing a small open boat by roger barnes 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Photographs demonstrate the onthewater techniques, from hoisting the sail to tacking and gybing. If your old inflatable is looking a little tired or not holding air like it should, sealants and paint can help make it look new again.
A dinghy didnt become essential until i got to bradenton beach, fl, anchorage. Get this book if you want to learn how to fix your own dings. Made to order mirror dinghy flat cover from typhoon covers our mirror flat cover is made from heavy duty pvc colour. Outboard motor for mirror dinghy gear anarchy sailing. Sep 01, 2008 the longshaft is marketed toward blow boats such as ours, where the transom mount is typically higher than that of a common row boat or dinghy. Sept 2008 ive just read this book again, it is better than i remember. The fiberglass boat repair manual hardcover 16 jan 1988.
Due to victorias covid19 recreational boating ban im happy to talk and send pictures but we cant go look at the boat or sail her. Id check out all the joint and bottom areas with a sharp knife poke around and look for soft spots. Inflatable dinghies are commonly made from either a pvc or hypalon material and require a repair glue specifically designed for one or the other. A dinghy is a quick and agile boat that is used to get to locations that are hardly reachable with big and heavy barges. Explore 32 listings for mirror dinghy for sale at best prices. Mirror dinghy for sale in uk 36 used mirror dinghys. Posted on november 16, 20 november 16, 20 by barry. All wooden parts and fastenings required to build the hull. The inner rail on my boat is in good shape so that just needs some sanding and varnish. Since i dont have the time to mentor every person i meet that is interested in learning to build boats, i. Having done the preparation he is now onto retaping seams putting strength back into the boat and fairing with a thickened mix of epoxy.
Aug 02, 2017 since this was a structural repair rather than just cosmetic, we are confident that euriskos transom will be able to hold up to the beating it gets from dinghies. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Mirror dinghies have been around since 1962 and more than 70,000 have been built. The mirror dinghy kits drive marine services has decided to discontinue the mirror kit project. W hen john harris of chesapeake light craft clc came to woodenboat school here in brooklin to lead a sixday class in building his newly designed tenderly dinghy and brought two finished boats with him, i jumped at the opportunity to see the progress as he taught, and to take the finished boats for a spin in great cove. I first tried a long weekend trip with my brother on the norfolk broads, setting up a tent on the river bank at night. Motorhomes also provide great living quarters, whether parked in.
Inflatable boat repair and paint products to fix inflatable. Everything you need for your mirror dinghy, supplying you with new boats, wooden parts to repair your old boat, and all the fittings and equipment you might need. Explore 148 listings for mirror dinghy for sale at best prices. First you must know whether your dinghy is hypalon or pvc because the glues are different. Probably dropped on the corner and the two materials flexed differently and separated. Problem is that the boat leaks and she doesnt want to stop using the boat until the end of the season. The principals of wooden boat restoration are similar across different classes. I have a philosophy of keeping older boats on the water and not pulling them off for months on end until you have the time to do the job. Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, second edition. If youre looking for replacement parts for your inflatable boat were your replacement part supplier.
Sorry to create some confusion but, if i understand the construction correctly, it has a plywoodwood core that has had a fiberglass outer shell added to it. Restoring an old mirror dinghy the woodenboat forum. Just last week i noticed a black spot on the corner of the transom and panicked, but closer inspection revealed that it. Our dinghy repair and maintenance collection is designed to offer you solutions to all your headaches. Book and pamphlet maintenance requires quality repair tools and supplies. Inflatable boat repair and paint products all in 1 location.
Please see photos for details and feel free to contact us for any questions you may have. When i bought my boat nearly two years ago and took off on my illfated journey that ended up at tallahassee memorial hospital i had no dinghy. The current mirror dinghy sails were all designed on our 3d cad system and are computer cut for enduring precision and repeatability. It hadnt been in the water for over 20 years until last weekend, but held up well only a little bit of water coming in through a couple of cracks. We also recommend buying a build and coating kit which includes all the fillers, resins and paints that you need to build and paint the boat. I am the proud owner of a 1970s wooden mirror dinghy, my first boat and i have a little work to do though before i can take it out sailing however. Probably responsible for introducing more people to the delights of sailing than any other design, some have even gone on to win olympic medals, the latest being. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. First stage has to be to strip and revarnish all the inside surfaces, as the boat has been allowed to fill with water, and the ply is a little damp. As a first time repair job on literally anything i have to ask what tools did you use for the rubrail beyond what dyer was able to supply you the rails and the clamps. Although most popular in the uk, mirrors are also sailed in other. Here at douglas marine we can repair and restore dinghys of all sizes dinghy repairs accidents happen and we are able to deal with all types of dinghy repairs, whether it be grp, frp, cored, carbon, wood or any other hybrid system of build in use.
Contact us please contact us via the form below and well get back to you as soon as possible or you can give us a call at 619 3842733. Two out of three, now 20 year olds, have their own cabin sailboats etap 22 and 23, primarily for pottering around on our local inland lakes and going from one party spot to the other theres veenhoop festival, skutsjesilen, sneekweek and other big. This was back in the early 70s or perhaps it was the end of the 60s. Mirror dinghy boat plans in order to help out some of our visitor that also participate and looking for mirror dinghy boat plans in this great pasttime, i decided to go above and beyond and include simple, easytofollow, step by step instructions with all of mirror dinghy boat plans. By susan peterson gateley article taken from good old boat magazine. Once you have resigned yourself to cutting holes in your boat, use a mirror and flashlight.
Once these essentials are mastered, the reader can sail any size and shape of dinghy, whether to race or cruise, whether singlehandedly or in a team. We recommend that major repairs and the addition of large accessories such as oar locks, seating or towing rings be done by a professional repair technician at a certified repair facility. In conjunction with the widely recognised repair guru andy willcocks the company has built a very strong reputation for quality repair work often tackling some of the most difficult rebuild jobs. A quick patch repair may solve your problem for a short period of time, but we recommend you have it redone by a professional. Looking at the bottom of the hull, there were a couple of patches where the varnish has come away. This is a short video about a sorry little mirror dinghy rescued and saved from rotting beyond repair. Materials and finishing detail are subject to similar measures to maintain the classs onedesign objectives. Gaylord archival offers a complete line of book repair tools and supplies to properly repair your valuable books and pamphlets and ensure storage that will keep your collections safe for a long time. Caution water sailing dinghy repair hull and deck repair. Mirror dinghy 51166 lions head bruce peninsula always dry stored and ready to go for the season. Here are some quick tips on how to determine whether you need repair glue for.
There are quite a lot of posts in the mca forum repairing mirrors which might. Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair sherman, edwin on. When it comes to dinghy accessories weve got you covered. Since this was a structural repair rather than just cosmetic, we are confident that euriskos transom will be able to hold up to the beating it gets from dinghies. Wooden mirror restoration resources uk mirror sailing. His journey in a mirror dinghy across england was fantastic, the places he visits and people he meets are all driven by the fact he is on the water. Finding and restoring an old mirror dinghy in 2014 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic class. Mirror dinghy sails for sale in uk view 31 bargains. I was intimidated to do my own repairs and really didnt clearly understand how to do a solid watertight repair before reading this book. Our laser 2 had some holes, cracks and dents that needed filling follow through with us what weve done.
Book repair supplies glue, tape, and book repair tools. Download mirror dinghy boat plans download free boat plans. Second, the dinghy manufacturers put 2 part glue in their maintenance kits for a reason the one part glue is reportedly nowhere near as good. These repair products include repair products, patch kits and glue, inflatable boat paint and internal leak sealer, launching wheels, and others. Aug 02, 2017 repairing deck dings page 3 when someone drops a winch handle, spinnaker pole or outboard shaft on a fiberglass deck, it will sometimes produce a minor ding in the gelcoat and fiberglass. Construction, repair, and maintenance roberts, john on. The dinghy doctor will make sure that everything we do ultimately serves the customer, whether we work in sales, service, administration, marketing, or management. The mirror book mirror sailing from start to finish wiley.
Nov 24, 2015 mirror dinghy sailing out of the hamble in a blow duration. Weve worked on almost every sailboat or kayak you can imagine and weve seen it all when it comes to damage. Mar 01, 20 the dinghy he started his career in was born in 1963 when the daily mirror signed up tv diy expert barry bucknell and designer jack holt to revolutionise small boat ownership. His trip across the channel is madness but opens a whole new adventure across mainland europe i couldnt put this book down. Dinghy repair cleaning cleaning a bot can be a boring job but not only can you make your boat sparkle and be proud of it, but its easier to spot damage that needs repairing. On the flip side, ribs can be pricey, heavy, and difficult to stow.
Coronavirus update we are still processing web and telephone orders as normal, but our shop is closed. Mirror dinghy parts catalogue, everything you need for your mirror. The mirror is a popular sailing dinghy with more than 70,000 built the mirror was named after the daily mirror, a uk newspaper with a largely working class distribution. I have defender rib dinghy i purchased used and last year all the handles and rope holds and starting to do same on the oar holders are coming clean off. Building new boats, renovating old ones and providing all the spar parts that you. Its quick and inexpensive to stitch together the one that suits you best susans first homebuilt dinghy fit on the afterdeck and boomkin of her 23foot sloop, ariel.
If your boat needs a small gelcoat ding repaired or your kayak needs the hull deck joint rejoined, we have you covered. Specifications of the mirror dinghy mirror sailing. Excellent price at 23 consider the pictures part of the description. Minimal repairs to keep an old mirror plywood sailing dinghy going.
Everyone sits in the comfort of a living room while moving from one destination to the next. Mirror dinghy sailing the mirror is the worlds most popular double handed sailing dinghy, low in price, light, seaworthy and easy to sail, the mirror quickly achieved its objectives. A few months ago, home editor roy berendsohn tried his hand boatbuilding, making a 10foot dinghy using old popular mechanics plans from 1937, hand tools and a cramped garage. Mar 28, 2017 mirror class dinghy building instructions. In the january issue of classic sailor david parker continues to restore his mirror dinghy.
Everything was fine until i left it out in the hot sun here in florida and than each one would just plea off with the glue still on the dinghy,it was a perfect in print of where the handle was. My first repair was a total success and i plan to do all my own repairs from here on out. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rips can easily be repaired with the right dinghy repair glue. Specialist in repairing wooden or glass fibre sailing dinghies.
A dinghy also does not require a large crew, but rather is steered by a few experts. Dinghy repair kits for inflatable boats are available at dinghy concepts. Motorhomes are a great way to ride the highways of america. Some are standard products that work for most inflatable boats while others are custom made specifically for the inflatable boat aftermarket. It is with regret that we have made this decision but issues with the prototype and commercial reality has forced us to close this project.
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