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Apr 30, 20131 min read
Week Sixteen – Tuesday
The stems were shaped to reflect the boat’s Nordic roots To meet our expected launch date we are putting in some extra shop time. At this...
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Apr 29, 20131 min read
Week Sixteen – Monday
Gunnel rubbing strake being fastened A very busy day in the shop. The sheerstrake rub strips were attached with screws and a coat of...
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Apr 25, 20131 min read
Week Fifteen – Thursday
Starboard gunnels clamped Things are so much easier the second time around and that was definitely the case with the gunnels on the...
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Apr 25, 20131 min read
Week Fifteen – Wednesday
Applying epoxy to the inner gunnels This week is all about gunnels. Not unlike laminating up the stems, with fewer but much longer...
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Apr 17, 20131 min read
Week Fourteen – Wednesday
Starboard gunnel spacer blocks clamped in place Spacer blocks were glued and clamped to the inside of the sheerstrake before the gunnels...
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Apr 15, 20131 min read
Week Fourteen – Monday
One of the most enjoyable aspects of this project is meeting people who share our enthusiasm for the St. Ayles skiff. Today was no...
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Apr 11, 20131 min read
Week Thirteen – Wednesday
The shop returned to its former glory today. Prior to us adding a layer of sawdust to everything in sight, this space was originally used...
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Apr 8, 20132 min read
Week Thirteen – Monday
For anyone in Scotland who follows this blog, you may have noticed a familiar face in last week’s post. The gentleman in question is our...
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Apr 3, 20131 min read
Week Twelve – The Turn Over
Our boat is now sitting on her keel. With all the moulds removed and the thwart supports clamped in place to brace the hull laterally, we...
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Apr 1, 20131 min read
Week Twelve – Monday
Before applying the last coat of paint, the hull received a light sanding followed by a rub down with Scotch-Brite pads. The sheerstrake...
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