2 dinghies on grassOne dinght afloat under a treeDinghy bow sectionOne dingy from aheadone dinghy from astern

Traditionally built clinker rowing dinghies are available at a cost of £220 per foot.  This price includes a pair of leathered sweeps, a choice between thole pins or rowlocks, a ring-bolt through stem and stern post and removable sole boards.

Load Test in 8’ Dinghy
Load Test in 8’ Dinghy

8’ Dinghy
8’ Dinghy

9’ 6” Dinghy
9’ 6” Dinghy

The standard finish is a gloss-painted exterior hull with a light lower rubbing band and darker sheer strake. The upper rubbing strake is also the oak capping rail, which together with the gunwhale, quarter knees, breasthook and thwart knees can be either oiled or varnished. The interior of the hull is oiled which preserves the wooden feel of the dinghy. The sole boards are also oiled while the sweeps are bright varnished (spoon oars are available although for a sea boat sweeps are recommended.) A convex brass strip runs from the top of the stem, along the length of the keel and up onto the transom. The two bilge runners are also protected with brass strip.

 

 

2 dinghies bow onThe finish outlined above has become the standard as it is a combines a quality finish with ease of maintenance. The awful job of rubbing down the interior is avoided; all that is needed is an annual application of something similar to Danish Oil or Boiled Linseed Oil, with no preparation other than cleaning. If bright work is wanted a varnished capping rail appears particularly glossy in comparison to the understated matt interior. The exterior gloss will need a light rub down and repaint once every two, three or four years depending on use and wear.

Also available are robust clinker launches and the comparatively finer Admiralty Cutters (such as senior officers would use to come ashore).  Prices will be discussed on the outlining of specification.

The above prices do not include VAT.

 

 

 

 

 

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