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new build

Mrs. Todd

Didi 26

Philippe Jallais · 2026

A build log

Mrs. Todd

Didi 26

kept by Philippe Jallais

2026

The boat

Didi 26

Designer: Dudley Dix
Plans from: Dudley Dix Yacht Design
Length overall: 26′ 3″ (8 m)
Beam: 8′ 1″ (2.47 m)
Hull: plywood
Construction: radius chine plywood
Started: 15 April 2026
Built by: Philippe Jallais

What it took

By the numbers

Days written up

Photographs

Words written

The work

01 Hull Panels Sep 2026

Chapter 01

Hull Panels

Scarfing plywood, cutting panels, milling strips or planking stock.

1 day from September 2026

6 Sep 2026 Hull Panels

I bought a kit for the whole boat. It saves time and add some precision. I am building it in a single car garage. It is tight, with a total of 6 inches of clearance at the ends. My « workshop » is in the basement under the garage, this is where I made the keel. Until now I am very pleased with the plans and building method.

Matt

It looks like you are utilizing the space very well! I have done one kit boat so far and I must say it is very nice having everything already ready for you to assemble

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Mrs. Todd
1 entry, 24 photographs, written down as the work was done.

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Printed 22 October 2026

Mrs. Todd

Mrs. Todd

Didi 26

By the numbers

Contents

Hull Panels