Mirror dinghy restoration

Restoration of a mirror dinghy filmed in the late summer of 2019. Quite a long video. I have used this boat several times since the rebuild and have had no problems

[@mactully322]

I feel bad for cutting up a old Mirror with a bit hole in the front now 😢 it was no way as bad as that one, great job 👏

[@johnryan2193]

Great job men .

[@frundlemud]

Nice job.

[@PeterPrestonUK]

Wow! So much work to save a very basic boat: just like me with my newly bought Enterprise. Every project like this makes me think there should be a lot of dinghies on the water named “Trigger’s Broom”. Nicely done, mate.

[@emricarthur2853]

great work lads!

[@FalkinerTim]

It looks like it had been used as a planter box. I hope they threw in the plants as well. But a fantastic restoration job and it is heartening to see one brought back.

[@FREELOADERSS]

Thanks Tim, still use it occasionally for pike fishing, great little boats

[@harrisonruss99]

Triggers broom springs to mind 🤔 top job btw 👍

[@mralanvideo]

Wow wow wow good work top idea with the 5l bottles I got a mirror on trailer sep 2019 for £200 still working on it inspired by your one and the fab job you have done

[@FREELOADERSS]

Thank you, have used it a few times now just for fishing with an outboard. They are great little boats, good luck with yours 🚣‍♂️ atb chris 👍

[@williamboundey4526]

Cracking video Chris 👍 You have been busy! Wow what a transformation 👍 Looks a great little boat now! Perfect for a days fishing 👍Hope to see more videos of u out on ur boat!, Thanks for sharing bud atvb Bounda!

[@FREELOADERSS]

Cheers mate. It was a lot of work, but worth it. Had quite a few trips out now and not sunk yet lol...Thanks for watching mate, see you soon, atb chris 👍

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

when i first started watching, i thought NO FXCKING WAY, but fair play, you got it there,

[@FREELOADERSS]

Cheers, it was a lot of work, but enjoyed doing it.

[@paulcooke100]

#3 was in a pretty similar bad state when Neil and I repaired it back in 2002. Sacrificed some parts from #700 to fix it. #700 had terminal hull rot as a previous owner had covered the outside of the hull with fiberglass so there was nowhere for any water absorbed to escape.

[@Lennardish]

Impressive, impressive. It is as if you strengthened the frame. Am I correct? I have a Mirror Dinghy not as bad as yours. but I think of taking it down to be able to make a building plan.

[@thornwarbler]

Was wondering where you had gone. lovely job there mate its good to see you back

[@FREELOADERSS]

Cheers mate, just been such a busy year, hope to make more films soon thanks for watching and commenting. Take care, atvb chris👍

[@thornwarbler]

@@FREELOADERSS You've inspired me to do my boat its almost identical to yours.........Cheers

[@FREELOADERSS]

@@thornwarbler Hope to see a video of it, quite enjoyed doing mine👍

[@rogerwilliams9371]

Fantastic job. I’m in the middle of a restoration and never having done much boating I was wondering how stable these boats are when used for fishing. The mention of capsize worries me. Ha ha

[@FREELOADERSS]

Hi Rodger, used mine quite a few times and never had any stability problems. That said, I only row or use a small outboard at low speeds, but it's great for fishing. Good luck with the restoration👍

[@mikemiller9867]

Others would call it bonfire material

[@FREELOADERSS]

😂😂😂

[@danielvelezdelpozo7158]

A question, the drums, buckets, fulfill the function of flotation or is in case of emergency, I would like to know the answer. Thank you

[@Pawdee]

It's back-up flotation to make sure the boat floats in the event that the bulkhead isn't watertight if the boat capsizes.

[@kitcarkenny]

just seen this you didn't tell me you put this on pal looks good but a lot of work what are we fixing next by the way i look frightened to death AND I WAS

[@FREELOADERSS]

Sorry mate thought I told you. Not sure what the next project will be, but I'm sure it will be fun 😂😂😂, 👍

[@sadas672]

😮😮😮😮

[@sergiodesiatotangodjandmus5968]

What thickness is the bottom floor table you used? I have a similar problem.

[@FREELOADERSS]

I think I used 5mm plywood for the floor, and replaced the battens inside to give it strength. All seems are glued and screwed, and fiberglassed over to keep it water tight, hope this helps 👍

[@sergiodesiatotangodjandmus5968]

@@FREELOADERSS thank you. Yes it help.the battens in my boat are nailed from the outside... is very difficult to remove them since the outside of the bottom is fiberglassed and is still in good condition with no holes. Was thinking to replace only the part of plywood rotten from the inside.

[@FREELOADERSS]

@@sergiodesiatotangodjandmus5968 Good luck with the repair, these are great little boats👍

[@mikefriend7570]

Jeez mate, it would have been quicker to build a new one 😅😂🤣😅😂🤣

[@bigpistol2]

I was thinking the same :D

[@jackoslowley2472]

What is the normal size ply for a mirror dinghy

[@brianparravicino163]

Pretty sure it was 1/4 ".

[@brianparravicino163]

According to this link, it was 3/16.

[@jackoslowley2472]

@@brianparravicino163 cheers brian intersting stuff