Cape Cutter 19 Association Forum

I previously posted a picture of a tender I was building and some of you asked for more info. I wasn't sure which section to post it under so apologies if its in the wrong place.

Here's some pictures of my build.

I chose this kit because:
I wanted a tender for my Capecutter 19.
It had to have a traditional look
I wanted to sail it and row it
It had to be simple to build because my woodworking skills are more 'wood butcher' than furniture maker.

Here's the pictures with minimalist commentary

The kit arrived well packaged and I was impressed with the quality of the plywood and also the way the parts had been cut


I generally operate to the only read the instructions if all else fails mantra however in this case I did spend some quality time with the manual and it is really very good. If your of the opinion, as I generally am, that instructions are merely the opinion of the manufacturer as to how something should be assembled then I can commend the instructions to you. They are very straightforward and well illustrated.

After a short space of time this appeared



Here's the glass up and wet out


Installing gunwales. You need clamps, clamps and more clamps. I bough mine off Fleabay, very cheap but very good quality



More glass up


The ancillary parts were also very easy to put together


run out of image space so will continue in part two below

Here's part two

If you like sanding you will LOVE boat building. Get a decent mask, put the radio on and mind into neutral because making boats is a sanding fest.



Laminating the mast, make sure you have good epoxy consistency and clamps aplenty me hearties.



First undercoat and more sanding


Second undercoat and more.....


And before you know it a small but perfectly formed boat emerges from the workshop




sorry need a part three, hope this is ok

here's part three (sounds like a Rocky movie!)





I'm hoping to launch her this week so will post up some pictures.

Final thoughts:
Would I do it again? Yes
Do I like sanding? No.
What is the antidote to sanding? Real English Ale but drink sensibly by ordering two at a time to save traveling time to the bar and back.

If you are looking for a nice boat building project and you need a tender or you just want something to potter about in then, in my opinion, you wont go wrong with this kit from Fyne Boats.

Excellent. You've reminded me to order my timber. I shall make the nesting version, but just a straight tender - no sailing rig.