The Tiny Ripple is a beautifully compact and efficient wooden dinghy originally designed for yacht owners seeking a practical, safe, and lightweight tender. Measuring just six feet in length, this small craft was built to perform reliably in calm or moderate waters—easy to tow, lift aboard, and handle alone, yet sturdy enough to carry two adults comfortably. Its balanced proportions, flat-bottom hull, and buoyant watertight compartments make it a true model of simplicity, stability, and versatility. \n\nOur workshop faithfully recreates this timeless design using the finest materials such as mahogany, teak, western red cedar, and US -made Hexcel fiberglass with System Three marine spar varnish. Built entirely by hand through the traditional plank-on-frame method, each model requires 4–5 months of meticulous craftsmanship. Every curve and joint is carefully shaped and finished to achieve an authentic, museum-quality appearance. Customization options are available, including finish type, size, and wood selection. \n\nThe full-size Tiny Ripple measures 6 feet in overall length. Compact yet surprisingly spacious, it was designed to provide the maximum carrying capacity within the smallest possible dimensions. \n\nAtkin TINY RIPPLE — Full Specifications: \n\nPrincipal Dimensions \n\n- Length Overall (LOA): 6 ft 0 in \n- Beam: 3 ft 4 in \n- Draft: \n+ Hull only: ~3–4 in \n+ With skeg: ~5–6 in \n+ Freeboard: ~12–14 in \n\nHull & Construction \n\n- Type: Ultra-small dinghy / tender \n- Construction: Traditional plank-on-frame (very light) \n- Bottom: Flat with slight rocker \n- Sides: Straight plank sides \n- Keel / Skeg: Small external skeg for tracking \n- Transom: Square \n\nWeight & Capacity \n\n- Hull Weight: ~55–70 lbs \n- Capacity:1 adult (comfortable), or Adult + child (short trips) \n- Payload: ~200–250 lbs (safe working load) \n\nPropulsion \n\n- Primary: Rowing \n- Oars: ~4½–5 ft \n- Outboard: Not recommended (≤1 HP only if reinforced) \n- Optional Sail: Small sprit or leg-of-mutton. \n- Sail area: ~18–22 sq ft \n\nUse & Character : Ideal yacht tender, Car-top friendly (one-person lift), Extremely shallow draft, very forgiving handling \n\nEvery wooden boat crafted by us is built from Atkin plans, with full credit given to the original designers. For each custom commission, we acquire the appropriate plans and construct the boat to order—offering both full-size vessels and finely detailed scale models. \n\nContact us to discuss specifications and customization options now!