Thursday, December 27, 2007

Keel Construction

Keel under construction 01

Keel under construction 02

Keel rough-construction finished

Keel showing wood Cove Moldings made to save epoxy filleting material

Finished Gripe-to-Stem joint; Stem is thru bolted to Apron

Monday, December 17, 2007

Planking the Hull

First layer of Bottom Planking on & trimmed, ready for Topsides Planking

Stem & Gripe detail; Planking complete

Stern Post detail, thru-bolted to Inner Post

Friday, December 7, 2007

Building the Frame

Bow in frame

Stern in frame

Longitudinals in place: Keel Plank, Chine Logs and Sheer Clamp

Chine Log joint at a Bulkhead

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Setting Up: The Building Tent and Strongback

The Tent - Dec 1st

Epoxy Work Station

Strongback and Bulkheads

Structural Bulkheads in Place