"To trim the 1/4" overhang on the bottom flush to the angled sides, I kluged up a jig for the trim router to hold it perpendicular to the sides with a flush cutting bit.  It worked better than expected and 15 minutes later that task was…"

"And just like that, the bottom is screwed down with 5200 applied to the frame bottoms and chine logs.  Used 2 alignment pins (actually nails) with mating holes in the bottom to register it to the outline of the boat and to minimize smearing the…"

"I think you'll be fine with the temps in the low 70s. One thing I could have been better at is babysitting the project for a few hours after you're done applying the epoxy. "

"Yeah, we've had some un-seasonally warm weather recently (Encinitas, Ca).  However it's currently raining and 71F.  Which brings up a question about applying epoxy.  I've always used medium cure hardener (Total Boat…"

"Looks like you've got some perfect weather for boat building!"

"Since the bottom width is greater than 48" (54" at it's widest point), I had to extend the bottom panel a few inches on each side (to keep symmetry ;) ).  I opted to use half-lap joints vs scarfing to do this."

"Next up was sanding the chine logs down to the bottom of the frames in prep for the bottom panel install.  I made an extra long sanding block (8ft) using a continuous roll of 80 grit sand paper from an old huge belt sander roll I picked up at a…"

"Okay, the arm is feeling a little better so back to making slow progress. I got the chine logs installed but didn't take many pics.  Even though I steamed them, install was still difficult and nerve wracking due to the extreme…"

"Very nice. That will make install way less stressful"

"It's been awhile since the last post.  Turns out I developed tennis elbow in my dominate arm so I've been babying it and not working much on the boat.  My kid came over and we did manage to complete the final assembly of the hull…"

"Awesome, that's exactly what I wanted to hear.  Thanks for verifying."

"I swapped in 750lb springs and have been very happy with them. Steel trailer, 17x54 boat, loaded cooler. It rides like a dream"

"Hmmm, now you got me thinking I should just offset it when I first mount it....will have to verify the transom is wide enough.  I don't plan to run a motor initially, maybe in a couple years.  It'll be easy to remove if I need…"

"Just a heads up make sure you’re not ever going to run a motor before you mount your anchor bracket. I regret not offsetting mine for motor clearance"

"I haven't been able to work much on the boat, but I was able to complete the anchor arm and apply 3 coats of varnish...."

"Thanks.  Keep in mind I have zero rowing experience...I just hope they perform well.  Reading up on oars made me realize oar design is a science all its own!"