This hull shape was requested by my client, in preference to a simpler hard-chine or multi-chine hull form of stitch-&-glue hull construction. It is a direct development of the Didi Mini Mk3, scaled down to a smaller size.
This is a project that is suited to builders who have already built a stitch-&-glue boat or two and want to develop their skills further. It is built mostly with sheet plywood, to a shape that comes very close to those used for the latest breed of Volvo and other high performance raceboats, with a chine above a rounded bottom.
In these photos we have clamped the flat sheets to the framing on one side of the hull, to check that all fit correctly. This is a CNC kit, so we need to be sure that it goes together properly. The turn of the bilge will be skinned with two thinner layers laminated together to form a compound curve.
This first boat should be ready for the Wooden Boat Show in June 2012, at Mystic Seaport. Make plans to be there if you want to see her in the flesh.
See our design range at http://dixdesign.com .
Looks brilliant. cant wait to see the complete boat
ReplyDeleteVery cool this looks like the next boat I want to build. I will be watching closely for progress on this.
ReplyDeleteI "Like" will this boat be in the Open 5.70 range?
ReplyDeleteand a sub >5' draft?
ReplyDeleteThis boat is only 4.5m LOA, so not in the Open 5.70 range.
ReplyDeleteAny more spy info on this little 4.5 Mimini? Will this just be in kit or kit and plans?
ReplyDeleteThe owner took a break for a couple of months but is now working on her every weekend. I have seen some more recent photos, with the skin panels going on and looking very nice. They were only clamped to the stringers in my photos. I will make another post about her in a few weeks, with more photos.
ReplyDeleteSorry Nick, I forgot to answer your other question. It will be available as plans only, plans and full-size patterns or kit.
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