Build Update 12/18/10 (More Pics Added)

I thought I would share a little more on my build.  Since the last update (a little over 3 weeks ago) I have redrawn plans once for the transom and rebuilt it, now, three times.  I think I have it right where I want it.  As you can see I have begun to mount frames on the strong back.  As you can also see the frames are not finished (lacking limber holes).  I am hoping for a new drill press to cut the limber holes and call the frames finished.  In the mean time I will continue to mount up the frames so they can be put back after the holes are drilled.  I through up some of my chine material and i could already see the lines coming to life.  It is a thing of beauty (trust me, the photos do no justice).  :) Enjoy

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Permalink Reply by mlwebb on December 17, 2010 at 1:49pm

Nice looking strongback. You are at the exciting part, pretty soon you'll see the lines. Good work :)

Michael

Permalink Reply by Jordan Davis on December 18, 2010 at 8:43pm

More Pics! 12/18/20:

 

All but one frame up on the strong back!  You can almost see the lines...  Enjoy!

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Permalink Reply by Lawrence E. Long on December 20, 2010 at 6:19am

Jordan:  Very careful work on the strongback.  This should give you a hull with fair lines and no "humps"  to fret over when planking up.  Does the wife vacuum up the shop every day?  Keep us posted.

Permalink Reply by Jordan Davis on December 20, 2010 at 9:17am

Lawrence

 

My OCD doesn't allow me to go fast enough to be anything but careful.  That's not boastful, I really am obsessive over measurement perfection, leveling EVERYTHING, and checking every line.  It drives my wife crazy when I hang pictures or curtain rods for her.  And, since I am on my knees praying every day I work on the boat, not to screw it up, I vacuum myself.  :) MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Permalink Reply by Kevin C. on December 20, 2010 at 9:38pm

jordan,wondering if those chine notches are cut at an angle that will fit the chine log with the top slant outwards towards the hull?Am I missing something?Won't that trap water between the chine and the outer wall,as opposed to slanting the other way to allow the water to drain into the bottom of the boat...

Permalink Reply by Jordan Davis on December 21, 2010 at 12:13am

The pictures might play tricks.  The chines are cut with the same angle as the ribs.  There should be no room whatsoever for water to flow between the chine and the hull.  I guess I am not following your concern totally...Can you clarify?  The chine notches also run at the same angles as the curvature of the chine path.  It should be water tight.  Also, there are no limber holes cut yet, and there will be...  Your help is appreciated.

Permalink Reply by Kevin C. on December 21, 2010 at 8:19am

what I was looking at is the angle on the "top" of the chine notch,when the boat is right side up.The chine itself gets an angle cut that slopes inward toward the floor so's to allow any water that might come in to flow to the floor and not to the joint between the chine and hull.This all gets well sealed of course but standing water likes to find any weakness in the seal to penetrate.Hope this is clearer,it's tough to explain boat angles without a visual aide which I do not have in dozens of build/restore photos... it's very possible the pic's are playing tricks on me,too .

Permalink Reply by Rick Finnell on December 21, 2010 at 10:07am

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