Front Transom Inside

Front Transom - Inside
Originally uploaded by OzzyC.

This is the front transom from "inside" the boat. Again, the purpose of this round of work was to fillet the front and rear transoms. If you notice at the top center of this pic, the thickened epoxy dripped. Why??? Because we were too lazy to run to the store for good duct tape. we used package tape instead, it didnt hold, and the peanut butter oozed through. This will cost us a lot more work in the long run, when its time to sand.

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taping the inside seams

I hate working upside down, but this is what it seemed to dictate was the best procedure to keep the boat in alignment and true.  I mixed up small batches of WEST filleting powder (it is a milled fiber of some sort like cabosil)  and then added some thixotropic powder to it so it would hang in place without dripping.   Then I layered on 3" tape and brushed on epoxy.  The plastic cable ties used are far superior to the wires in that you can sand them and plane them in place. 

It took about 4 hours to do the seams in several shifts as I could only manage about 6 seams at a time before my back and patience gave out.  Only destroyed one old pair of pants in the process from the drips. 

The rest is gravy from here on out.  I plan to fill and fair the outer seams tomorrow evening and then will add layer of glass to the entire outside.  then it is sanding and installing the seats, oar locks, skeg. 

Would have taken photos, but did I mention how much I hate working upside down.  Maybe this weekend I can flip it and take some photos.  Would be nice to do the sanding outdoors.

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Stem

The stem is now faired and glassed. 

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A Nod to the Designer Architect

In my last post, Dr. Howdy has (quite rightly) recommended that I give some credit to the designer/architect of this fine boat. Greg purchased the plans from www.bateau.com. I will work to find out more about the individual who designed this boat and will post as the designer deems fit.

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