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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Frame is off the strongback
By:Aaron H
Date: 2/27/2009, 8:47 am

Looks really great! Lashing always seems to take longer, but once tightened you don't have to wait for anything to cure... Can't wait to see it skinned!

: A little progress report. I took the frame off the strong back and carried it
: outside for a few photos. As with everything I do I learned a good bit.

: I lashed 95% of this frame together. Very little glue. I had to glue the
: stern before I put it on the boat. And I glued the ends of the stringer in
: place. I think that was all. It seemed to take much longer but when I
: checked the log on my previous boat I see at this stage I am actually 3
: hours ahead.

: I spent a lot of time scratching my head on how to build the stern and then a
: lot of time adjusting and trimming getting it straight with the keel. Next
: one I will do different. This was not the best way and I see it now. Also
: I will remember to cut out the lightening hole before I glue it up too. :)

: Here are some photos.

: http://www.kudzupatch.com/boats/coot/090226-2.JPG

: http://www.kudzupatch.com/boats/coot/090226-1.JPG

: http://www.kudzupatch.com/boats/coot/090226-3.JPG

: http://www.kudzupatch.com/boats/coot/090226-4.JPG

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Frame is off the strongback *Pic*
Kudzu -- 2/26/2009, 12:58 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Frame is off the strongback
Aaron H -- 2/27/2009, 8:47 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Frame is off the strongback
bill stupak -- 2/26/2009, 2:12 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Frame is off the strongback
Doug S -- 2/26/2009, 3:29 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Frame is off the strongback *Pic*
Kudzu -- 2/26/2009, 5:21 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Frame is off the strongback
bill stupak -- 2/27/2009, 7:29 am
Stern image *Pic*
Kudzu -- 2/27/2009, 11:55 am
Re: Stern image
MS -- 2/28/2009, 11:42 pm