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Transom bracket painted and installed (12-AUG-2004). Prior to installation, the brackets
and frame clips were sandblasted, primed with DuPont 2580CR self-etching urethane primer,
base-coated with Imron Urethane white and topcoated with Imron Urethane metallic silver.
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Fitting the sheer clamps to the breasthook. The breasthook was bulit up using
two pieces of 1" x 3" mahogany stock and 3/4" marine plywood. The strips will
provide a stable landing for the sheer clamp screws.
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Installing the sheer clamps. Two strips of 5/8" x 1-1/4"
mahogany will be used per side (07-SEP-2004).
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Although not detailed in the plans, the chine blocking was made
from two pieces of 3/4" marine plywood. The sides were
bevelled at 30 degrees and a notch was cut to fit around the stem.
This is definitely a trial and error project. Much time will be
saved when fitting the chine logs to the blocking.
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Glued . . .
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Screwed . . .
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Installed.
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The chine log was wrapped with waxed paper to prevent it from being glued to the blocking.
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Fitting the chine (14-SEP-2004).
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A large crescent wrench and a ratchet strap was used to twist
the top of the chine inward towards the keel. Laying a straightedge
from the sheer to the chine will indicate when sufficient twist is attained. (19-SEP-2004)
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The second sheer clamp laminations are yet to be installed. (06-JAN-2005)
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Fairing the stem and chine using the 'Rabl' method. For more details,
see 'Boatbuilding with Plywood' written by Glen L. Witt. It can be
ordered through
Glen-L's Bookstore.
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