The hull is now "done" (except for fitting the outer stem, runners, skeg, rudder, sanding and re-coating...ok, it's far from finished and I was just indulging in some wishful thinking :). Anyway, at this point I've reached the end of the build instructions that came with the plans...from here on out, the rest of the work should be self-explanatory based on the plan drawings. The next part of the build is mostly concerned with fitting out the inside of the boat.
The first task is to fit the inwales, which are made using two lengths of douglas fir scarfed together (I used a 60 mm overlap--probably should have been more, but it turned out ok). There was a little trial and error involved with getting the correct length, and a rubber mallet came in handy as they were not too easy to seat...what I really needed was a third arm! After dry-fitting, I applied the thickened epoxy and wrestled them back in (getting epoxy all over the garage wall, my pants, and one hand through a tear in the glove).
The next task is to fit out the inside with storage compartments...
2 comments:
Awesome! I am so impressed with all the work you have done on the boat. Can't wait to see it in person some day! Rach
Great job! I'm impressed with the outcome. Sounds like a lot of planning and research went into the project, but enjoyable none the less. Love you, Ern
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