8' Centerfold - take-apart sail or rowing dinghy-boatdesign

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Centerfold

Here's the answer to the dinghy storage and portage problem - the CENTERFOLD! She folds or hinges right across the middle, or can be made to take apart. The two separate parts are lighter and easier to carry than a conventional dinghy. Even the mast on the sailing version can be made in two parts for easy carrying and storage. The CENTERFOLD is thus the perfect ship-to-shore dinghy for the smaller cruisers where space is at a premium. Best of all, this boat is simple, easy and inexpensive to build. No lofting, no building forms, and no frames are required.

For added convenience, we have a series of kits, including fiberglass covering kits to reduce hull maintenance, and a fastening kit so you don't have to shop around for those hard-to-find screws and boat nails. If you wish to use the CENTERFOLD as a sailing dinghy, we have hardware/rigging kits plus sails ready for use.

Additional Specifications and Photos

Item # Image Description Price

61-104

Centerfold Plans & Patt

68-104

Centerfold Bronze Fastening Kit

Includes all the nails & screws to assemble the hull

71-104

Centerfold Fiberglass Kit

Includes Raka Epoxy

80-105

Centerfold Hardware Kit for Wood Mast -Standard

Hardware and rigging

80-105KU

Centerfold Hardware Kit for Wood Mast -Standard with KU Fitting

This kit includes our Kick-Up Rudder fitting instead of Gudgeons & Pintles to allow the rudder to kick-up when needed--for beaching, shallow water, etc.

81-105

Centerfold Hardware Kit for Wood Mast-Deluxe

The Deluxe kit contains a locking cam cleat for the mainsheet to allow for hands-free sailing.

81-105KU

Centerfold Hardware Kit for Wood Mast-Deluxe with KU Fitting

The Deluxe kit contains a locking cam cleat for the mainsheet to allow for hands-free sailing. This kit includes our Kick-Up Rudder fitting instead of Gudgeons & Pintles to allow the rudder to kick-up when needed--for beaching, shallow water, etc.