Greg Barwick of the Australian Sailfish Association emailed me to point out they have now added a marvelous photo essay on building the Australian Sailfish to their website. (Look in the top Menu for "Building - a Visual Guide".) A must see for anyone interested in building plywood dinghies. Even experienced boatbuilders can pick up an idea or two in going through the photos. To make it easier I've listed the various chapters of "Building - A Visual Guide" with their links below.
- Materials
- Frames
- Nose Frame and Keel
- Stringers and Sides
- Fitting Ply
- Prep for Fittings and Deck
- Fitting the Deck
- Noseblock
- Gunwhales
- Fitting out the Mast
- Alternative Construction
- Final Fitout
- Of Dollies and Cradles
To order plans for the Australian Sailfish.
Brian Carrol's photos of his build of an Australian Sailfish
Great steer there, really enjoyed that!
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