Okay, having the bottom on and sanded, time to start the "framing" trim on the exterior of the boat.
Okay, after gluing the bottom in place you will have to plane down the excess.... Getting close to done...
Got the bottom chines sanded so the bottom went on nice and flat.... Not sure if anyone seen the gorilla glue or not, but just so y'all know in the 8 to 10 years I have been using it I have NEVER had ... View MoreGot the bottom chines sanded so the bottom went on nice and flat.... Not sure if anyone seen the gorilla glue or not, but just so y'all know in the 8 to 10 years I have been using it I have NEVER had the desire to put it in my hair! Not to say it ain't got there, I just didn't want it there.
Got flooded at the house... All is good now. In the meantime I did manage to get the bow and stern together... May need to hurry up with all this rain...lol
Finally starting to look like a boat.... Have to get bigger clamps though to pull the sides into position....
Okay, I have atlered the plans slightly here. I ripped the chines and ribbing from 2"x4" material. So my strips are 3/4" x 1 1/2" instead of the 3/4" x 1 1/8".
Also I am glueing the chine and ribs to... View MoreOkay, I have atlered the plans slightly here. I ripped the chines and ribbing from 2"x4" material. So my strips are 3/4" x 1 1/2" instead of the 3/4" x 1 1/8".
Also I am glueing the chine and ribs to the INSIDE of the hull. The framing will give the strength needed to bend and form the boat. Also, I will be wrapping all the edges with wood strips on the outside so as not to have any exposed plywood edges.
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