How long does it take to build a Mirror dinghy?
Thousands of ordinary people have built a Mirror dinghy from a kit. A group of nine schoolgirls completed the hull at an exhibition in eight hours! Apart from a kit (available from a licenced kit manufacturer), these are the things you need to provide as a minimum.
How stable is a Mirror dinghy?
The Mirror is light and stable enough to be sailed safely by two young teenagers or two adults. It is an excellent boat for children or teenagers learning sailing for the first time.
Can you put an outboard on a Mirror dinghy?
The Mirror dinghy was designed to be used with a small outboard, as well as oars, or sails.
How many people can you fit in a mirror dinghy?
The boat can be rowed or fitted with a small outboard motor – it can then accommodate four or five people. Ideal for training young people, it used to be (sadly no longer) an RYA-recognised Junior Class.
When was the Mirror dinghy invented?
The Mirror dinghy – the craft that brought sailing to the masses – has been named in the top 10 list of boats that changed sailing forever. The humble plywood boat was launched by the Mirror in 1963 at a cost of £63 11s and was a bid to make sailing accessible to all.
How many people can sail in a mirror dinghy?
How long is a mirror mast?
Specifications of the Mirror Dinghy
| Portsmouth Yardstick | = 1386 (1364 Single-handed, 3 sails) |
|---|---|
| Mast Height | = 16 ft (4.9 metres) (Mast and Gaff) |
| (From Deck) | |
| Mast Length | = 10 ft 8 ins (3.3 metres) |
| Gaff Length | = 9 ft 3 ins (2.8 metres) |
How much does a sailing dinghy weigh?
The Laser is a widely produced class of dinghies. As of 2018, there were more than 215,000 boats worldwide. It is an international class with sailors in 120 countries, and an Olympic class since 1996….Laser (dinghy)
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Draft | 0.787 m (2 ft 7.0 in) |
| Hull | |
| Hull weight | 58.97 kg (130.0 lb) |
| LOA | 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) |