Q:
How
long will it take to build my Fliptail?
The Fliptail is a quick
boat to build as it is made from so few pieces. It has a simple keel
assembly, a pair of drop down plywood floors and four laminated hoops
covered with PVC cloth. What takes the most time is waiting 24 hours for
each hoop to set before you can use the jig for the next one.
Q:
How
much will a Fliptail cost to build?
From 250 Euros, but this figure can go either way depending on the
quality of the materials you choose to build your dinghy with.
Q:
Do you
sell a Fliptail kit?
Sorry no,
Fliptail is only available in plan form. But don't let this stop you! All
you need is a jigsaw and a plane and you can cut out all the pieces
yourself in just a few hours
Q:
How
long does it take to assemble?
With
practice Fliptail can be assembled, ready for launching in about one
minute.
Q:
Is
there a sailing version?
Yes! All Woodenwidget boat designs
can be
converted to a sailing boat at any time. Full instructions are included
for free with the plans.
Q:
What is
the biggest outboard I can fit?
Fliptail
will take up to a 3.3hp engine.
Q:
How
well does it row?
Fliptail
rows very nicely. The position of the rowlocks can be positioned in any
number of places for maximum comfort.
Q:
How
much does Fliptail weigh?
Fliptail
6 - weighs from about 15 kilos.
Fliptail 7 - weighs from about 18 kilos.
Fliptail 9 - weighs from about 25 kilos
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: What
is the fabric that Fliptail is built from?
Q:
I don't
have any experience, can I still build an Fliptail Folding Dinghy?
It's a PVC fabric like the kind seen on truck
sides.
It is
easily available and the plans include all the necessary info about what
weight of cloth to buy and where to get it.
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 Fliptail 7's folded Dimensions?
Q:
What
are the Fliptail 6's folded Dimensions?
9'
(275cm) Long - 27" (70cm) Wide - 10" (25cm) High. (figures approximate)
The Fliptail has built in handles in the floors making it very easy to
carry when folded.
7'2"
(218cm) Long - 24" (60cm) Wide - 10" (25cm) High. (figures approximate)
The Fliptail has built in handles in the floors making it very easy to
carry when folded.
6'2"
(188cm) Long - 24" (60cm) Wide - 10" (25cm) High. (figures approximate)
The Fliptail has built in handles in the floors making it very easy to
carry when folded.
Q:
What
are the Fliptail 9's folded Dimensions?
Q:
What
are the Fliptail 9's assembled Dimensions?
Q:
What
are the Fliptail 7's assembled Dimensions?
Q:
What
are the Fliptail 6's assembled Dimensions?
9'
(275cm) Long - 3'7" (110cm) Wide - 19" (48cm) High. (figures approximate)
7'2"
(218cm) Long - 3'4" (102cm) Wide - 17" (44cm) High. (figures approximate)
6'2"
(188cm) Long - 3'4" (102cm) Wide - 17" (44cm) High. (figures approximate)
Q:
Tell me more about the plans
The metric plans have about 100 pages, over 100 photos and even bonus
sections full of useful information. The plans come as a PDF file and
are from 6 to 13 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
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will take a bit longer and it costs a little more but they are really
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