Ultra Light Dinghy Build Project

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C Dory Year
1998
C Dory Model
22 Cruiser
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Waypoint
I have been thinking about a dinghy for my boat. But after looking around for a commercially built dinghy under 50 lbs, found that I may have to build it. So I ordered the PDF files from Chesapeake Light Craft to build the Ultralight 6 ft. Dinghy. This is how far along on the build.
Hopefully I can keep the weight under 45 lbs.
 

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I built an 11' cedar strip canoe that I use as my dinghy. It is very wide and stable, easily carries two adults and my dog (adult black lab) and is efficient to paddle. I built if from a salvaged western red cedar killed by a local fire. It weighs 30 lbs. It fits on a roof rack under my radar mount.Archie.jpg
 
Karl Konecny said:
I built an 11' cedar strip canoe that I use as my dinghy. It is very wide and stable, easily carries two adults and my dog (adult black lab) and is efficient to paddle. I built if from a salvaged western red cedar killed by a local fire. It weighs 30 lbs. It fits on a roof rack under my radar mount.View attachment 130248
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Very nice! My Dad made a living building srip canoes in the 90's. I have one of the last of his boats made out of red wood 1" strips. It's a little over 16ft weight is 60 lbs.. love that canoe! It is to long and narrow for the C-Dory. I was going to use it as a trial dinghy but was concerned how it might tow. What attracted me to this dinghy was the small length, payload capacity, large rocker, weight, and it appears that you can stand up in it. But nothing as stable as the old trusty lifeless inflatable dinghy though. Nice work on your canoe build!
 
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