Sabotina
SABOTINA STITCH & GLUE rowing pram version above as built by Loren Palmer and his 13-year-old son in Oklahoma. Both were first-time boatbuilding and epoxy neophytes, but did a top job in about 100 man hours. Says Mr. Loren; "The boat is very seaworthy and tracks very well". As a test, they filled it with water to the seat tops with both inside in deep water. Then successfully re-boarded from bow and stern in the water without shipping any more water.
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J. Grigsby Markham from Wisconsin sent these 3 photos
of his SABOTINA standard version under
construction. Note the simple building form or
"jig" with temporary forms in place around
which the plywood planking is applied. "It
has been a fun project" says Mr. Markham |
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SABOTINA...a construction photo gallery below from Jack Brix We thank our customer Jack Brix of Washington for submitting this series of construction photos he took while building his STANDARD VERSION SABOTINA. |
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Fig 1. Simple jig of ordinary 2"x 4"s is set up on sawhorses or workbench. Three temporary forms of ordinary lumber are mounted to jig so hull can be built upside down. Full size patterns are available for these members including transoms. |
Fig. 2. With the forms and transoms (ends of boat) in place, longitudinal members are bent around the formwork - these will receive the fastenings and glue used to back up the plywood planking junctions. |
Fig. 3. Plywood planking panels are leaned against the framework, marked and cut a bit oversize, glued and fastened in place, and trimmed flush around edges after. The marine screws and nails specified come in our Bronze Fastening Kit. |
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Fig. 4. With planking complete, edges get radiused slightly, fastening holes are filled, and surfaces sanded slightly in preparaion for the application of a fiberglass/epoxy sheathing. |
Fig. 5. Hull has been covered using our Epoxy Fiberglass Covering Kit. Note how covering is virtually transparent, allowing a natural wood finish if desired. The covering adds durability and reduces maintenance. |
Fig. 6. Completed hull is removed from jig, righted, and temporary forms removed so balance of interior members, such as thwarts and corners knees, can be installed. |
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Fig. 7. Virtually complete, Jack made his boat from natural-finished plywood and mahogany for a striking furniture-like appearance. Others may prefer paint. |
Fig. 8. Jack's SABOTINA is ready to launch! |
Fig. 9. Jack’s completed SABOTINA fits easily in the bed of his pick-up truck. Beautiful job Jack and thanks for sharing your photos! |
John Doerrler's Sabotina Standard Version built in Florida looks anxious to go sailing.
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Henrik Rasmussen in North Carolina built his SABOTINA Standard Version above as a rowing tender without the sail rig or daggerboard - an easy modification if desired. |
SABOTINA Stitch & Glue Version results in
a hull that’s the same size and shape as the
Standard Version, but the construction method is
different as are the plans and instructions.
It’s easier and faster to build for most, is a
bit lighter, and about the same cost when completed.
FULL SIZE PATTERNS are provided for every component
and panel. |