The rigging and launch of a sailing dinghy involves gathering all necessary equipment and gear, preparing the mast, connecting boom and sails, installing a rudder and tiller, checking lines and controls, and launching the boat. The boat’s length is 156 inches (4.73 meters), beam is 5 feet (1.52 meters), hull weight is 128 pounds (57 kg), and sail area is 105 square feet (9.75 meters).
The Biloxi Dinghy, a small and simple sailing boat design, appeared in Popular Mechanics in 1937. To simplify the project, a video of the build was made to show the process in moving pictures. Starting with a modest dinghy allows for learning basic skills and testing perseverance for serious cruising boats.
Sailing dinghies are popular due to their responsiveness, affordability, and suitability for both beginners and experienced sailors. The drawing process is quick, but there is limited customization once basic length, beam, and depth requirements are filled out. Both shapes can be self-righting, but the wide flat bottomed hull requires more ballast.
Both sides of the hull are filled and fibreglassed, and the bottom hull sealed with epoxy. The next step is to coat the inside and measure up for the dinghy. A plywood stitch and tape or stitch and glue construction plan is recommended, as a plan is essential for successful rigging and launch.
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