Monday we focused on installing the keel and leveling the frames in preparation for receiving the bottom. The keel needed more sanding and beveling to fit frames 1, 2, 3. The transom was fitted with the keel, and excess keel was marked and cut flush to the transom. We set the keel in place one last time prior to applying epoxy adhesive and attaching the keel. Then the process of leveling the boat began, port to starboard and fore to aft. The forward part of the stem was then marked for cutting.
While that was in process, the CNC router was cutting the garboard and chines that would be scarfed. After scarfing, these pieces will be attached to the bottom of the frames and bulkheads.
So the boat continues to take shape, and we are making progress and learning new skills that are required for building a boat of any size.
On your left are photos of today’s activities.
We had a visit from Croatian High school, instructor Bobby Staab and two contruction classes to see some of the opportunities at Carteret Community College. Possibly some of those students will find the program interesting and want to enroll next year.
By the end of the day the following was accomplished: the keel was attached; a part of the deck frame was laminated; several parts were scarfed; filleting was completed on the stringers; and we made dust for future glueing use.
While that was in process, the CNC router was cutting the garboard and chines that would be scarfed. After scarfing, these pieces will be attached to the bottom of the frames and bulkheads.
So the boat continues to take shape, and we are making progress and learning new skills that are required for building a boat of any size.
On your left are photos of today’s activities.
We had a visit from Croatian High school, instructor Bobby Staab and two contruction classes to see some of the opportunities at Carteret Community College. Possibly some of those students will find the program interesting and want to enroll next year.
By the end of the day the following was accomplished: the keel was attached; a part of the deck frame was laminated; several parts were scarfed; filleting was completed on the stringers; and we made dust for future glueing use.
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