Construction started on May 5 2002.
It all starts with a stack of marine plywood and WEST epoxy.
The build shed and the 37% model. Great lighting, Gas heat, Sprinkler system, Concrete floor, Emergency lights, Guard Dog.... A boat builder has never had it so good.
Stacking up the hull ply for 12:1 scarfs.
BS6566 Okoume marine plywood.
After the power planer has beveled the scarfs.
Clamping with screws using thickend epoxy.
2 stack of 5 sheets scarf together.
4 hull sides cut out.
Total 12.5 Hours
Scarfing up the sheer logs 12:1 joint.
Expect a bit of blood letting if you are building a boat. It builds character and creates a personal bond with the boat :)
Total 23 Hours
The hull bottoms lofted out. Not much plywood waste in the hulls. The front section is from the off cuts of the sides
Sheer log glued on and mostly coated with epoxy. Bottom part not coated as will be done with chine joint.
Local glass reinforcement in the strut area.
Small scrap cleats glued on to assist assembly of hulls.
Making up the transom thickness from offcuts.
Total 42 Hours
The two hulls held together with cable ties. Foreground hull as assembled has not been turned over yet.
Total 54 Hours
View of port hull.
Assembly cleats holding the hull bottom in place.
The propellors arrive a bit early.
A pretty pair and both left handed ....
Transom glassed in.
Joint fillet with alignment cleat detail.
A bit of bailing twine to keep the hull straight while glassing joint.
Getting ready to cut bow taper.
Total 70 Hours
Plug for stem piece. Rough fit and lots of goop.
Stem in place.
Putting on the decks.
Watertight bulkhead, one of 5 per hull.
Filling the hull deck joint.
Joint ready to sand with the long board.
Total 93.5 Hours
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