Adventures getting a old wooden racing dinghy into competitive condition (edition 1)

A brand new wooden Scorpion No. 2048 Liquid Spirit built by Duffin/Paintcraft.

This is what we would be up against. But all is not lost, old wooden racing dinghies, dry stored, offer fantastic value and potentially a competitive sail. Here’s why…

Engineering in wood

Wood is a fantastic engineering material – provided it’s moisture content is controlled to remain at a low level.

Aluminium Spars

Aluminium spars are long lived – provided electrolytic corrosion generally between stainless steel and aluminium aided by salt and water is avoided.

Polyester & nylon sails

Sails whether constructed of resin stabilised fibre or mesh reinforced film are exceptionally long lived, virtually impervious to moisture, vulnerable only to rodent teeth.

Amazing wooden racing dinghies