Atkin Tiny Ripple - 30-Inch Boat Model
How big is it?
Length about 76 cm / 30.0 in, height about 23 cm. Drawn to scale; the model outline is a simplified shape.
Model details
- Materials
- Mahogany, Cedar, Teak
- Construction
- Plank-on-frame, built by hand
- Collection
- Custom Made Models
- Item no.
- CM633
The Tiny Ripple was designed by the legendary American naval architect William Atkin as a response to the growing need for small, well-built dinghies that could truly serve as dependable tenders for cruising boats. Published in MoToR BoatinG magazine, the design emphasized practicality and safety-qualities often overlooked by yacht owners who invested heavily in their main vessels but neglected their dinghies. Atkin aimed to create a compact yet capable tender that would remain afloat in rough water, offering stability, buoyancy, and carrying capacity far beyond its modest size. Built from light white cedar and featuring watertight compartments for flotation, the Tiny Ripple became one of Atkin's most admired small-boat designs, valued for both its simplicity and reliability.