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Looking aft, this is the keelson prepared with Sikaflex (nasty) which will act as bedding compound between the keelson and the keel/deadwood. |
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Here is the keel and deadwood being fitted... |
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and bolted. |
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Yours truly bedding and bolting in the stern knee. |
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The next big task is steaming in the oak frames! 30 minutes per inch in the steam box - these got around 20 mins at 3/4". |
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More steam bending. Amazing that the Oak can take that curve! |
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Looking tough, like a porcupine. |
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Here is the Catboat all framed up. Looks pretty sweat... you can never have too many clamps... |
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This is a close up of the rabbet line in the keelson.... highlighting the precision with which this fine craft is being built! 'The lives of men and women rest on your decisions'. |
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Another shot of the rabbet with bull nose plane. |
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The wedges are being sikaflexed into place where the planking will meet the keelson. This is to create a limber and round out the bottom of the boat. |
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A view from the inside looking aft. |
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A view from the inside looking forward. |
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Frames and wedges in place, with rabbet cut... planking after the break! |
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