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Challenge: Living the Fatty Knees Dinghy 1
21 February 2026 · 7 min · 408 views
Hand peels flaking paint from dinghy's weathered transom
What this video covers
The owner of a Fatty Knees dinghy is performing a structural restoration to address poor maintenance and improper modifications made by a previous owner.Watch The primary issue involves wood trim and seating components that were fastened to the fiberglass hull using through-hull screws, which compromised the integrity of the boat's watertight buoyancy compartments.1:56 These penetrations allowed water to ingress, leading to delamination of the wood and the loss of the dinghy's positive flotation.2:31 To correct these defects, the owner is removing all existing wood trim and the current seating arrangement.3:19 The restoration plan includes fiberglassing the hull to seal existing holes and constructing new, watertight storage compartments with dedicated lids to restore buoyancy.3:32 Additionally, the owner has installed aftermarket wheels to improve portability for beach landings and fishing trips.5:28 The project aims to transform the dinghy into a reliable, functional tender for use while the primary sailboat is at anchor.4:49
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