Mirror dinghy story - restoration

Finding and restoring an old Mirror dinghy in 2014 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic class.

[@richardmason902]

Great video. I hadnt ever noticed before that The Mirror has a loose footed main.

[@kevingreen_boating]

Yes, and i even had a basic furling system but didnt work too well!

[@christopher_barr]

Nice one Kevin, time spent sailing with your family is heaven and those memories will last forever. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Chris

[@mikeobrien9829]

Nice work Kevin restoring the Mirror, I have 2 in restoration at the moment, I cant believe you can buy these little boats so cheaply and put a few (read a lot) of hours in and have a great little dinghy, alas the winter has caught up to me down here in Melbourne so wont be much sailing until spring, Nice to see you daughter out sailing, there is no better activity in the world to teach kids that spending time outdoors is better than inside looking at a computer or tablet

[@user-jm1un3hs3o]

Хорошая работа.

[@Dan6erous]

Awesome and inspiring.

[@kevingreen_boating]

Thanks dan - others inspired me :-)

[@robertdaborn5975]

in the video it shows boards cut to a make double bed can you show a video of them and do/how you store them on the boat, the boat is very nice, i have a mirror and i want to go on small sailing expedition.

[@keithbarnard7358]

Awsome to see another little wooden sailing boat out there, i sail on Botany bay, would probably be good for your boat too. What did you waterproof your tarp with?

[@Rizzo88able]

Hi Kevin, Could you tell me the size of the deck hatch you put in, and is it in a 'strategic' location structurally? Did you fit any other hatches? sizes? thanks

[@kevingreen_boating]

+Ian Rids Hi Ian,I fitted initially a small 6inch hatch but then enlarged it to a 1 foot model placed towards the starboard side (to avoid damaging the structural longitudinal beam). I stow large items up here such as sleeping bags so the big hatch is good. However, strictly this is against the Mirror Class rules but I'm a cruiser not a racer. cheers, Kevin

[@Rizzo88able]

Hi Kevin, thanks for that info. Large hatch sounds great. I wondered if a large hatch may weaken the deck or make it flex alarmingly but its obviously working. I will fit a 6" first (for inspection) then go larger as you have done. Easier to make a small hole larger than the other way round! lol. thanks again

[@tuggabikes]

Hi, could you please , show me all the part from the foldable bed? and how to assemble it on board? Thanks

[@kevingreen_boating]

hi Sergio. bed is stored on transom so cut in four pieces to fit there when sailing.

[@kevingreen_boating]

hi Sergio. bed is stored on transom so cut in four pieces to fit there when sailing.

[@kevingreen_boating]

hi Sergio. bed is stored on transom so cut in four pieces to fit there when sailing.

[@innes8417]

awesome vid! search up barry scollay on Google the first mirror in blue is my little mirror called "driftwood"

[@kevingreen_boating]

Driftwood is a great name. In her racing days mine was Danger Zone!