Fitting out the hull

A female model sitting in the stern of a Mirror dinghy with the camera on the bow of the boat

For a very basic hull fit out, the Bell Woodworking building instructions from the 1960s may be sufficient. Details are on pages 19 (mast step), 23, 24 & 25.

For a more sophisticated and up to date fit out, read the following articles.

Articles
Title
Controls led back to the thwart
Daggerboard retaining elastic
Drainage hole fittings, caps and bungs
Forestay and shroud attachments
Gunwale Padding (e.g. Pro Grip)
Jib fairleads and cleats
Kicking Strap (vang) & GNAV Systems
A 4:1 purchase kicking strap
An 8:1 purchase cascade kicking strap
Aft Mainsheet systems
Centre Mainsheet systems
Mast step or steps
Rowlocks and rowlock plates/fittings
Rudder fittings
Self Bailers
Toe straps

Subcategories

Drainage hole caps and bungs

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