Frequently Asked
Questions
Q:
How long will it take
to build my Origami?
Much will depend on
your skills and workspace. It is possible to have all the pieces marked
and cut out in about 6 hours. Varnishing the dinghy could take the same
again depending on
how nicely you wanted to finish it. To actually assemble the dinghy once
everything is varnished
will take about 6 hours.
Q:
How much will Origami
cost to build?
Approximately £200,
but this figure can go either way depending on the quality of the
materials
you choose to build your dinghy with. The Origami 8 may cost about 25%
more to build.
Q:
Do you sell an Origami
kit?
We don't, but
WoodenWidget is proud to be associated with Fyne Boat Kits who sell the
Origami 6 and we hope soon, an Origami 8 kit. Please visit
www.fyneboatkits.com
for the
latest news
Q:
What is the Origami
6's carrying capacity?
Two adults or
approximately 150 kilos.
Q:
What is the Origami
8's carrying capacity?
Three adults or
approximately 220 kilos.
Q:
How long does it take
to assemble?
With practice Origami
can be assembled, ready for launching in about one minute.
Q:
Is there a sailing
version?
Yes! It costs £5 for
the instructions and any Origami dinghy can be easily converted
Q:
What is the biggest
outboard I can fit?
Origami will take up
to a 3.3hp engine.
Q:
Yes, but how does it
row?
Origami rows very
nicely. The position of the rowlocks can be changed depending on the
number of occupants.
Q:
How much does Origami
weigh?
The Origami 6 weighs
from 15 kilos, the Origami 8 weighs from 20 kilos. Either can be carried
folded or assembled with ease.
Q:
Can I personalise my
dinghy?
Yes! The plans include
many ideas for doing this, from changing the colour of the cloth to
choosing a different wood.
Q:
I don't have any
experience, can I still build an Origami Folding Dinghy?
You do not need to
have any experience building boats, you only need very basic
woodworking skills, and a few tools such as a jigsaw and a plane.
Q:
What are the Origami
6's folded Dimensions?
6'2" (188cm) Long -
17" (43cm) Wide - 4" (10cm) High. (figures approximate)
Q:
What are the Origami
6's assembled Dimensions?
6'2" (188cm) Long -
3'2" (97cm) Wide - 14" (35cm) High. (figures approximate)
Q:
What are the Origami
8's folded Dimensions?
8' (2.4m) Long - 18"
(45cm) Wide - 4" (10cm) High. (figures approximate)
Q:
What are the Origami
8's assembled Dimensions?
8' (2.4m) Long - 40"
(100cm) Wide - 16" (40cm) High. (figures approximate)
Q:
Tell me more about the plans
The metric plans have
70 pages, over 100 photos and even bonus sections full of useful
information. The plans come as a PDF file and are less than 4 mb in
size. The Plans can be
downloaded immediately from this site via PayPal. You do not need to
have a PayPal account,
and you can pay with your credit card. Upon completion of your payment
you will be given an
option to either save or open the plans. Save the plans to your hard
drive. You will receive an
email confirmation.
If you prefer the more traditional method of purchase, please visit
Duckworks.com.
Here you
will be able to deal with real people. It will take a bit longer and it
costs a little more but they
are really nice people to do business with.
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