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Building the Uqbar Dinghy

1st Edition
0071831010 · 9780071831017
IN FIVE EASY STEPS, YOU CAN BUILD YOUR OWN BOATCUT all parts to exact shape with the help of our cutting diagrams.EPOXY fiberglass tape on the outside of the seams.STITCH the hull panels together with metal or plastic wire-ties.SNIP OFF the wire ends… Read More
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Pictorial Guide: Building Uqbar with the Stitch’n Glue Technique

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Building Uqbar: Step-by-Step Instructions with Illustrations

Appendix:
1. Building our Own Dinghy in a Weekend Workshop, By M. K. Benjamin and A. Flores, (Reprinted from The Amateur Boat Builder)
2. I Built My Own Dinghy, By John A. Russell, Jr. (Reprinted from The Ensign)

IN FIVE EASY STEPS, YOU CAN BUILD YOUR OWN BOATCUT all parts to exact shape with the help of our cutting diagrams.EPOXY fiberglass tape on the outside of the seams.STITCH the hull panels together with metal or plastic wire-ties.SNIP OFF the wire ends on the outside and fair.GLUE the panels together by spreading epoxy putty over the wires

In just a long weekend or a few evenings, you can realize your boat dreams with the guidance and detailed instructions offered in Building the Uqbar Dinghy. Boatbuilder/designer Redjeb Jordania walks you through the building process with advice on materials, techniques, tricks and traps, and more. Inside you will find:

  • Plans and cutting diagrams for all models, including rowing as well as sailing versions
  • A captioned Visual Guide that will show you all the steps and illustrates vividly the techniques used in building an Uqbar
  • Detailed step-by-step instructions
  • First-hand descriptions from boat enthusiasts of their experiences building the dinghy on their own to give you the confidence that you can do it, too
  • A glossary of terms related to the building process
  • A list of suppliers so you can easily find what you need

If you are a boat enthusiast, a Scout leader looking for an epic project for your troop, or a woodworking hobbyist wanting a new challenge, Building the Uqbar Dinghy gives you all you need to fulfill your boatbuilding dreams.