My Apple Pie dinghy

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My next project is to build a full size “Apple Pie” yacht tender (dinghy) using these plans:

So far I have completed my 1/4 scale model, using all the same techniques as the full size version.

I started by drawing it:

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Then cutting the panels in 1/4 scale ply:

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Stitching and gluing:

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Glassing:

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And finally painting:

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The color scheme comes from one of my all time favorite photos from a trip to Italy (Sorrento) years ago:

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Mine will be christened “Torta di mele”.

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Spectacular!

I’ve been wanting to do a small sailing/rowing dinghy so I am excited to see your progress.

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Very Fun. Does the 1/4 size one get pulled along after the full size one with the picnic gear in it?

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