Had some good news today, my temporary berth rent is being reduced from $75 to $50 per week and I'm being offered a permanent berth when it becomes available for $30 per week.

Annie Hill wrote:I can't remember feeling anything other than perfectly happy with it, to tell the truth.  Admittedly, Pete and I were both fairly light - I weigh in at about 55kg and he would have been about 60. But I really loved that dinghy.

I weigh in at around 83 kgs and Kez is much the same so maybe I should build the Ruben option.:)

Annie I remember reading that you and Pete had a Nymph at one stage. Given the places you guys sailed how would you rate it's stability in say a force 4-5? I figure anything above that and I'd just stay on board.
Given Kerry's lack of sea legs I'd probably Rubenize it. I think it may just fit across ways on the forecabin.
My epoxy supply is very low and I will need to buy more. I probably have enough FG tape and any framing timber I may need. Just need a few $$ for the ply.

Not sure I'd agree with that comment about the Nymph.  Pete and I had one for several years and loved it - the only alteration we made was to shorten it by six inches.  I notice Pete has one on his latest cat - it must be at least his fourth dinghy to that design.

I know $$$s are hard to come by, but I just bought a sheet of gaboon ply for $27, and surely you have some epoxy kicking around?  The sampan might not fit on deck, but should tow OK so that you can go out in 'settled weather'.

I have the plans for the Bolger Nymph, it might be my best option given the space.