Ibis Construction Journal

Reuel Parker is presently developing a new line of MAXI-TRAILERABLE BOATS, for both sail and power. Parker Marine is building the first prototype in Florida: a double-ended sharpie schooner based on the Straits of Juan del Fuca mackeral-fishing sharpies of Washington State in the 1880's. The new sharpie is 45' on deck, 10' beam, 2'6" draft, 15,000 lbs displacement, with an unladen trailer weight of 12,000 lbs. She is a bald-headed gaff schooner, with self-tending sails.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Coachroof Construction

Coachroof Beams being varnished prior to installation; note routed mortises for Skylight Carlins

Coachroof Beam-ends showing rabbets for 3mm headliners & 3/4" polyurethane foam core

Aft Hatch Coaming with handle mortised into Coachroof Beam

Aft Coachroof in frame

Fwd. Cabin Coachroof in frame

Fabric/epoxy covering Houses (ends covered first)

Skylight Frame

All exterior fabric/epoxy work completed; Cockpit Pedestal in place (for compass & engine controls)

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