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KIS 4.2S

Designed by Paolo Lodigiani and Matteo Costa

A 4.23 m dinghy in the KIS series, drawn around the rig of a popular class boat so the mast and sails can be bought off the shelf or picked up used. Chine hull, stitch and glue, a beginner build.

What building a KIS 4.2S actually takes

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