The "Dolphin" MK 1 hull was popular in the 1980s and 1990s and are still popular as a leisure model yacht. New designs and lighter construction materials means the popular racers of today are faster and slimmer but these developments mean longer keel fins and bulbs which require deeper water than the average city pond. The "Dolphin" design offers a robust sleek and beautiful six metre yacht that can sail in just two feet of water. neilbooth@sky.com for price and delivery to UK.
Thursday 29 December 2016
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Please note
The mold for these hulls was taken from an original hull and therefore have slight imperfections that will require filling or buffing down or they can be left to add character to your yacht.
These slight imperfections will not effect the performance of the hull.
Friday 9 December 2016
The second run of hulls.
The second run of hulls have a lip for easy fitting of the deck and built in rigidity.
All round lip for ease of deck fitting.
The following pictures show the hull with 1/4 inch wood strips fitted for the deck to be fixed to. If you have the new hull with the deck flange as above you will not need to fit these. You will need to fit cross members to support the deck.
Current build progress
With the lead glued in place using 30 minute epoxy and an aluminum carry handle screwed firmly into the lead plates, the build is progressing . The keel requires 8.4Kg of lead.
Aluminum handle screwed into the lead plates with an lead cap.
This should be sealed using epoxy and glass cloth.
This should be sealed using epoxy and glass cloth.
The mast box sealed with yacht varnish.
This will most likely be sitting proud of the deck so sanding will be required.
This will most likely be sitting proud of the deck so sanding will be required.
first test fit of mast.
A test fit of the mast is optional but not necessary.
A test fit of the mast is optional but not necessary.
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