Attaching The Bottom

Before the bottom could be attached, it was necessary to fair the frame, bulkhead, and the battens that give the bottom its shape. Once we had that completed, we dry fitted the bottom with clamps and screws this required several attempts to get he bottom just right.

It was than time to epoxy the bottom in place. Several small containers of the mixture were made up so the process could move quickly and smoothly. We started at the bow and attached the bottom as we moved aft. We did the starboard side followed by the port.

When all that was in place, we attached the Chine piece.

Now it really looks like a boat!