Progress has been made. Although I haven't posted anything in a long time the boat has seen some progress. The thwarts (seats) have been fitted shaped and sanded. The knees for the forward thwart were shaped to fit and installed today. The port inwale (inner rail) has been under-construction for several weeks as I had to cut spacers, glue them to the rail and then fit the rail to the boat. Today the inwale was glued and screwed in place. I have also been shopping for an expansion bit to drill a hole around 3" in diameter in the forward thwart for the mast. I purchased such a bit and have been experimenting with cutting holes. I've also been working on rounding the mast. So everyone might think that Edward/Ed/Dad/Uncle Ed has been lazy but that is not quite so.
Next will be the layout and fit-up of the starboard inwale and then its installation. The oarlock pads and sockets get installed next. Then it will be time to turn the boat over again to attach the keel.
The picture above shows the port inwale installed waiting for the epoxy to cure and then sanding will occur.
Lots of sanding and hole filling yet to go before painting but the painting is now in the foreseeable future! Once painted I can install the rudder hardware and we will be ready for launching.
Above is a shot showing the center thwart, dagger board trunk, forward thwart and knees.
Above is a picture of the forward thwart with the knees in place. The knees are there to counteract the twisting action affected by the mast when sailing.
The picture above is of the "dagger board trunk" which covers the hole I cut in the bottom. The "dagger board" is a removable center board which provides resistance to leeway when sailing. When rowing, the "dagger board" is removed and a cap placed on the trunk.
Above is another picture of the "dagger board trunk."
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