Hull shell
The fourth and final pair of strakes was stitched to the shell of the hull tonight. It wasn't as big a problem as I had feared to attach the misaligned strake #4. You'll remember this was the first scarf joint I did, and it somehow shifted under the clamps during the epoxy process, leaving about a 1/4" gap. Despite this flaw, there will be sufficient overlap at the rabbet for a good joint for the whole length of the boat, I think. As it says somewhere in the instruction manual, "Aerospace tolerances need not be attained." This is terribly reassuring to a first-time builder like myself. The gap does the boat no favors aesthetically, but I think structurally it will be fine. The size of the boat is now apparent, and I am happy with how roomy is will be. Total hours 25.50.
posted by Peter at 9:03 PM
2 Comments:
Looking really good, Peter. I have really enjoyed following the progress on here, and it's awesome how the boat is beginning to take shape!
You're far enough along to think about your next project, one that will give you a reality check on this season called winter and give you and Kathy a reason to be in Maine during our other "sailing" season. Check this out: http://iceflyer.com/plans/
BTW, the misaligned strake is nothing. Your Passagemaker is looking good!
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