{"product_id":"atkin-carryme-9ft-custom-built-boat-wood-composite","title":"Atkin CARRYME 9ft Custom Built Boat, Wood\/Composite","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\"\u003eCarryme – 9’ Wooden Dinghy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eCarryme\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 9-foot wooden dinghy designed by William Atkin as a smart, lightweight tender for sailors who value simplicity and function. Created in response to complaints that many small dinghies were too heavy, unstable, or awkward to store, Carryme offers a refined solution—compact, strong, and surprisingly seaworthy for her size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eOur workshop faithfully builds this classic design using premium Western Red Cedar, teak, mahogany, and US-made Hexcel fiberglass, finished with System Three marine spar varnish. Each boat is entirely handcrafted through the traditional plank-on-frame method, requiring 4–5 months of dedicated craftsmanship. Clients may customize dimensions, wood selection, finish, and interior details to suit their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eMeasuring 9 feet in length, Carryme is thoughtfully proportioned to reduce excess structure while maintaining durability and balance. Her flat-bottom hull, modest flare, and generous freeboard provide stable, dry rowing even in choppy conditions. Lightweight yet sturdy, she comfortably carries two adults, with capacity for three when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eSmooth to row and steady under tow, Carryme serves beautifully as a yacht tender or utility skiff. With her clean lines and purposeful construction, she represents the Atkin tradition of practical design paired with enduring maritime craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eEvery wooden boat we craft is built from authentic Atkin plans, with full credit given to the original designers. For each custom commission, we obtain the appropriate plans and construct the vessel to order—offering both full-size boats and finely detailed scale models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eContact us to discuss specifications and customization options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eCarryme was conceived by William Atkin as a response to a common frustration among sailors: most dinghies were unnecessarily heavy and cumbersome aboard larger vessels. By reducing scantlings to only what was structurally essential, Atkin created a skiff weighing roughly 80 pounds—light for her size yet strong and dependable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2490\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUnlike many flat-bottom dinghies that tend to feel crank and wet, Carryme incorporates sufficient flare and balanced proportions to ensure stability and dryness. Designed to row efficiently, tow smoothly, and remain unobtrusive on deck, she quickly earned recognition as a practical and highly serviceable tender—proof that thoughtful simplicity often delivers the best performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodenboatusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47796611678447,"sku":"K269","price":4887.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/3437\/7711\/files\/k269-atkin-carryme-custom-built-boat-woodcomposite-l01.jpg?v=1772002215","url":"https:\/\/woodenboatusa.com\/products\/atkin-carryme-9ft-custom-built-boat-wood-composite","provider":"Woodenboatusa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}