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Trinka dinghy includes all the standard build
features a tender must have to provide the years
of service you expect. Each feature contributes
to the ruggedness , safety, and reliability of
your Trinka and provides a cruise- ready dinghy
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The hand-laid fibreglass hull is beautifully
fair, and finished with gelcoat inside and
out
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The inwale and outwale are double laminates
of quarter-sawn, ¼ of an inch (5mm)
x 1 and ¼ of an inch (3cm) teak sandwiching
the hull, epoxy glued, and stainless thru-fastened
from alternating directions on 4 inches (10.5cm)
centres. This gunwale construction can withstand
years of slamming and abuse
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breast hook of 1 and a ½ inch (4.5cm) Teak
is fiberglassed to the hull from the underneath
, then bolted through this glass as well as the
gunwale. This stiffens the bow, increasing the impact
strength while providing a secure base for a bow
cleat
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quarter knees of 1 and a ¼ inch (3.5cm) Teak
are epoxied and screw-fastened
to the transom and gunwale. These stiffen the hull,
increase the rigidity of the transom and add to
the impact strength
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The transom is reinforced with solid Teak for outboard
and sailing-rudder strength
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The bow and stern floation seats are integral fibreglass
chambers which are not only airtight but oil and
fuel-tight too. Construction exceeds all U.S.A Coast
Guard requirements and is compliance plated accordingly
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Every Trinka is fitted with the best gunwale fender
we have found, of dacron-
covered, closed cell, flexible urethane foam. This
fender is far superior to all others we have seen
from pop-rivited plastic hose to laced rope. We
install the fender with monel staples (hidden about
ever inch (3.0cm) on the upper and lower edges of
the outwale. If it begins to show wear (probably
some years) it can be removed and inverted for another
tour of duty. The transom ends are finished with
hand sewn leather
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stripes/sheer strake lines are scribed into the
hull
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Of course, your Trinka must have oarlock sockets,
we install two pairs in each dinghy solid bronze
1/2 inch ( 1.7cm bore) The center rowing position
is perfect for one person or three , and bow-rowing
position is best with only one passenger sitting
aft. If you really want to move you can row in tandem
with one or two pairs of oars.
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A ½ inch (1.7cm) solid-wood center thwart
of select Teak is installed with 3/16 of an inch
( 5cm) fibreglass flanges and thru-bolts
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heavy duty off-shore towing eye is installed with
extra fibreglass reinforcing to withstand even a
capsize at high speeds without pulling out or damaging
the dinghy. The eye is a 3/8 of an inch (4cm) stainless
steel u-bolt (not just a cast eye bolt) backed up
with a stainless steel backing plate, lock nut and
washers
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The
dinghy’s forefoot always takes a beating from
beach landings and from debris while being towed or
motored, so we install a stainless-steel half oval
to protect the bow. The stainless-steel extends from
18 inches (46.2cm) aft to 4 inches (7.5cm) above the
waterline which is fastened into extra-thick fibreglass
bow reinforcing. We also install the half oval stainless-steel
skeg landing shoe to help preserve one of the most
vulnerable wear points of the boat |
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2006 Dinghy & Yacht Tenders Pty Ltd |
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