K266 - Atkin Rinky-Dink Custom Built Boat Wood/Composite

Specification: Item K266 - 0L x 0W x 0H Inches (0L x 0W x 0H Cm)

Note: This is a special made to order item, delivery usually take 30-90 days.
Custom features such as name plate or different paint schemes are available for additional charges. Please contact us for details.

Price: $ 5,125.00

Description:

The Rinky-Dink is a clever and efficient 7-foot wooden dinghy originally designed by Mr. Atkin to solve a simple problem: most small cruising boats need a tender that is light, compact, and easy to handle, yet as practical and stable as a larger 14-foot craft. His design achieved exactly that balance, creating one of the most functional and charming small boats ever built.

Our factory faithfully recreates the Rinky-Dink using select materials such as Western Red Cedar, Teak, Mahogany, and US -made Hexcel fiberglass with System Three marine spar varnish. Each model is entirely hand-built using the traditional plank-on-frame method, requiring 4–5 months of careful craftsmanship. You can fully customize dimensions, finish, seating layout, or add personalized details.

Rinky-Dink’s design features a unique fore-and-aft rowing seat system that allows the rower to adjust position based on the number of passengers, ensuring perfect balance and trim whether carrying one, two, or three people. A narrow thwart under the forward seat strengthens the hull, preventing flex when the boat is lifted ashore. Her fine bow, reinforced bottom planking, and signature ring bolt at the stem give her both charm and excellent towing ability—tracking straight without yaw or pitch.

Atkin RINKY-DINK — Full Specifications

Principal Dimensions:

- Length Overall (LOA): 7 ft 6 in
- Beam: 3 ft 10 in
- Draft:
Hull only: ~4–5 in
With skeg: ~6–7 in
Freeboard: ~14 in

Hull & Construction:

Type: Flat-bottom skiff / dinghy
Construction: Traditional plank-on-frame (designed to be simple and light)
Bottom: Flat with slight rocker
Sides: Straight plank sides
Keel / Skeg: External skeg for tracking
Transom: Square transom
Structure (Typical)
Frames: Light sawn frames
Bottom planking: ~3/8 in
Side planking: ~1/4–3/8 in
Fastenings: Copper rivets or bronze screws

Weight & Capacity

Hull Weight: ~90–110 lbs
Capacity: 1 adult comfortably, 2 adults short trips
Payload: ~300 lbs (safe working load)

Propulsion

Primary: Rowing
Oars: ~5 ft
Optional Motor: Up to 1–2 HP outboard
Sailing Rig (optional): Sprit or leg-of-mutton, Sail area: ~25–30 sq ft

Use & Character: Yacht tender, Fishing skiff, Camp or lake boat. Stable, shallow-draft, forgiving

Every 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.

Contact us to discuss specifications and customization options now!

Price starting at $4000 depending on material and options.

History:

Rinky-Dink, a 7-foot flat-bottom pram tender by William Atkin, was created to give small cruising boats a light, compact dinghy with the usefulness of a much larger 14-footer. Atkin achieved this through smart, practical design features such as the fore-and-aft rowing seat, which maintains proper trim whether carrying one, two, or three people. A narrow thwart beneath the forward seat reinforces the sides when the boat is tipped ashore, preventing strain at the plank seams, while a ring bolt at the bow ensures smooth, steady towing without yawing. Despite its small size, Rinky-Dink delivers impressive capability and durability, true to Atkin’s reputation for thoughtful small-craft design.