Pygmy Pinguino 145 4 PD Hull #31

I finished 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 PD - Hull #31 6/10/20 - The boat is done!

  • Pygmy Pinguino 145 PD

    Pygmy Pinguino 145 PD - Hull #31 Pygmy Pinguino 145 PD

  • Pygmy Pinguino 145 PD

    Pygmy Pinguino 145 PD - Hull #31 Pygmy Pinguino 145 PD

  • Pygmy Pinguino 145 PD

    Pygmy Pinguino 145 PD - Hull #31 Pygmy Pinguino 145 PD

  • 5/10/20 - The project begins.

    Hull 31 Construction 5/10/20 - The project begins.

  • 5/11/20 - The starboard side sheer seam is filled with epoxy and fiberglass tape.

    Hull 31 Construction 5/11/20 - The starboard side sheer seam is filled with epoxy and fiberglass tape.

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

    Hull 31 Construction 5/12/20 - The port side sheer seam is filled with epoxy and fiberglass tape.

  • Gaps between panels are filled with epoxy.

    Hull 31 Construction Gaps between panels are filled with epoxy.

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

    Hull 31 Construction 5/14/20 - The Hull is half sanded.

  • Sanded and ready for fiberglass.

    Hull 31 Construction Sanded and ready for fiberglass.

  • Fiberglass cloth is laid on the hull.

    Hull 31 Construction Fiberglass cloth is laid on the hull.

  • 5/14/20 - The glass is saturated with epoxy.

    Hull 31 Construction 5/14/20 - The glass is saturated with epoxy.

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

    Hull 31 Construction 5/15/20 - A fill coat of epoxy is applied.

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

    Hull 31 Construction 5/19/20 - The deck is sanded smooth.

  • Fiberglass cloth is laid on the deck.

    Hull 31 Construction Fiberglass cloth is laid on the deck.

  • 5/20/20 - The fiberglass is saturated with epoxy.

    Hull 31 Construction 5/20/20 - The fiberglass is saturated with epoxy.

  • The hatches are cut out.

    Hull 31 Construction The hatches are cut out.

  • Footbrace studs are installed.

    Hull 31 Construction Footbrace studs are installed.

  • 5/25/20 - Bulkheads are epoxied in place.

    Hull 31 Construction 5/25/20 - Bulkheads are epoxied in place.

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

    Hull 31 Construction 5/27/20 - The coaming riser is epoxied into place.

  • 5/28/20 - The hull is sanded.

    Hull 31 Construction 5/28/20 - The hull is sanded.

  • 5/28/20 - The hull is sanded.

    Hull 31 Construction 5/28/20 - The hull is sanded.

  • 5/29/20 - The coaming lip is epoxied in place.

    Hull 31 Construction 5/29/20 - The coaming lip is epoxied in place.

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

    Hull 31 Construction 5/30/20 - The coaming is ready for fiberglass.

  • The glass is saturated with epoxy.

    Hull 31 Construction The glass is saturated with epoxy.

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

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

  • 6/3/20 - The first coat of varnish is applied to the hull.

    Hull 31 Construction 6/3/20 - The first coat of varnish is applied to the hull.

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

    Hull 31 Construction 6/5/20 - Several coats of varnish have been applied.

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

    Hull 31 Construction 6/9/20 - The deck rigging and seat are installed.

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