Continuing the shell plating in the boats new home.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Relocating the Boat
6/10/10
We decided to relocate the boat to the other side of the yard. it was nice having the shop right there, but the boat was taking to much room in front of the shop and maneuvering items got very annoying. To relocate the boat we used the trailer to the sea hunt. this process went fairly easily and quickly.
We decided to relocate the boat to the other side of the yard. it was nice having the shop right there, but the boat was taking to much room in front of the shop and maneuvering items got very annoying. To relocate the boat we used the trailer to the sea hunt. this process went fairly easily and quickly.
Side Shell Plating - 1
5/21/10
Side shell plating, Now its starting to look like a boat. the side shell of this boat will be one layer of 3/8" marine fir plywood. this ply will be soaked in resin and meshed together once the plywood has taken its shape and form.
Side shell plating, Now its starting to look like a boat. the side shell of this boat will be one layer of 3/8" marine fir plywood. this ply will be soaked in resin and meshed together once the plywood has taken its shape and form.
Setting the Gunnuls
4/16/10
The gunnuls are an important part of any boat, and extremely important in offshore sport-fishing boats. The gunnels must be quickly maneuverable for emergencies, provide safety in rough seas, add a platform to fight fish, and handle lines; and also add structure to the hull. The gunnels on this boat will be between 10" -11" wide, and will be approximately 30" off the deck.
The gunnuls are an important part of any boat, and extremely important in offshore sport-fishing boats. The gunnels must be quickly maneuverable for emergencies, provide safety in rough seas, add a platform to fight fish, and handle lines; and also add structure to the hull. The gunnels on this boat will be between 10" -11" wide, and will be approximately 30" off the deck.
Steadying the Frames
4/11/10
With the frames now attached to the keel, the next step we took was to prevent the frames from racking and dancing all about. This was done by adding members athwartships and longitudinally.
With the frames now attached to the keel, the next step we took was to prevent the frames from racking and dancing all about. This was done by adding members athwartships and longitudinally.
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| Both Chine Straps / Ribbons in place |
Attaching the Frames
3/26/10
The frames were attached over the course of several weekends. The frames are bolted together through the keel with a dowel glued in to prevent the frames from moving.
The frames were attached over the course of several weekends. The frames are bolted together through the keel with a dowel glued in to prevent the frames from moving.
Rocky, guarding the boat and making sure to get all the glue on herself...
Laying the keel
Laying the keel is always a significant stage of building any boat. It is the backbone to the entire hull, and everything branches from it.
The picture above shows the frame layout.
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