Pygmy Pinguino 145 Hull #30

I am finishing this boat for an owner who started the build and then was unable to get back to it for about 5 years. It has soft padeyes, an upgraded seat, and perimeter lines.

Length:  14 feet 5 inches
Beam:  25.5 inches
Weight: ~30 pounds
Photos of the completed project.
  • 6/10/20 - The boat is done!

    Pygmy Pinguino 145 - Hull #30 6/10/20 - The boat is done!

  • Pygmy Pinguino 145

    Pygmy Pinguino 145 - Hull #30 Pygmy Pinguino 145

  • Pygmy Pinguino 145

    Pygmy Pinguino 145 - Hull #30 Pygmy Pinguino 145

  • Pygmy Pinguino 145

    Pygmy Pinguino 145 - Hull #30 Pygmy Pinguino 145

  • 5/10/20 - The project begins.

    Hull 30 Construction 5/10/20 - The project begins.

  • 5/12/20 - The starboard side sheer seam is filled with epoxy and fiberglass tape.

    Hull 30 Construction 5/12/20 - The starboard side sheer seam is filled with epoxy and fiberglass tape.

  • Gaps between panels are filled with epoxy.

    Hull 30 Construction Gaps between panels are filled with epoxy.

  • 5/14/20 - The Hull is half sanded.

    Hull 30 Construction 5/14/20 - The Hull is half sanded.

  • Fiberglass cloth is laid on the hull.

    Hull 30 Construction Fiberglass cloth is laid on the hull.

  • 5/15/20 - A fill coat of epoxy is applied.

    Hull 30 Construction 5/15/20 - A fill coat of epoxy is applied.

  • 5/18/20 - Gaps between the deck panels are filled with epoxy.

    Hull 30 Construction 5/18/20 - Gaps between the deck panels are filled with epoxy.

  • 5/19/20 - The deck is sanded smooth.

    Hull 30 Construction 5/19/20 - The deck is sanded smooth.

  • Fiberglass cloth is laid on the deck.

    Hull 30 Construction Fiberglass cloth is laid on the deck.

  • 5/21/20 - A fill coat of epoxy is added.

    Hull 30 Construction 5/21/20 - A fill coat of epoxy is added.

  • Cockpit coaming lips are fiberglassed.

    Hull 30 Construction Cockpit coaming lips are fiberglassed.

  • Footbrace studs are installed.

    Hull 30 Construction Footbrace studs are installed.

  • 5/27/20 - The coaming riser is epoxied into place.

    Hull 30 Construction 5/27/20 - The coaming riser is epoxied into place.

  • 5/29/20 - The entire boat is sanded.

    Hull 30 Construction 5/29/20 - The entire boat is sanded.

  • 5/30/20 - The coaming is ready for fiberglass.

    Hull 30 Construction 5/30/20 - The coaming is ready for fiberglass.

  • Hatch lips are epoxied in place.

    Hull 30 Construction Hatch lips are epoxied in place.

  • 5/31/20 - The coaming is given epoxy fill coats.

    Hull 30 Construction 5/31/20 - The coaming is given epoxy fill coats.

  • 6/5/20 - Several coats of varnish have been applied.

    Hull 30 Construction 6/5/20 - Several coats of varnish have been applied.

  • 5/7/20 - The deck has two coats of varnish.

    Hull 30 Construction 5/7/20 - The deck has two coats of varnish.

  • 6/9/20 - The deck rigging and seat are installed.

    Hull 30 Construction 6/9/20 - The deck rigging and seat are installed.

Click photo for slideshow of selected photos of the construction process.

Link to full construction gallery.