Thursday, November 11, 2010

Next steps

After our break – me to England, Joe to A&E, we need to crack on.

The next phase of the build will be attaching the moulds (formers) to the strongback. This calls for precision: they need to be absolutely square, aligned and vertical. This is where the work we did to make the strongback level and true will pay off. With luck, the moulds will require very little adjustment.



Once the moulds are in place, the hog (inner keel), stem, sternpost and transom can be fitted and then we shall have the frame upon which the planking can be fitted. I am sure there are many challenges ahead, but it does feel that getting these first steps done will be the major effort. Watch this space!

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