Posted on Monday 21 May 2007
I’m in the process of fitting the hull to the deck. It is critical at this stage to not let ones impatience to complete the project overcome the extremely important process of making sure that the two pieces fit snugly together. I’ve been using a few techniques to ensure that this occurs. One of these is to mix up some flour and water and make little bumps that are strategically placed on the internal bulkheads to identify high spots when the deck and hull are test fitted. This has been very effective at identifying these high spots. I’ve also been reaching into the hull cavity through the hatches and using the digital camera to see whats going on in there. As the high spots are found the overall fit becomes snugger which will ensure a really good bond when I am ready to do this.
This picture shows the loose fit on the main rear bulkhead.
This picture shows how the fit has improved after sanding some high spots.
Just had a look through all you’ve put on here. Well done it’s looking really good - can’t wait to see you down the club and have a look over the boat.
One question about this last set - I notice you haven’t taped the frames onto the hull. Are you only going to glue, or will there be tabs before it gets closed?
Thanks mate.
The bulkheads will be taped in. I’m glueing bonding flanges in which will do this job. I’ll take some photos of this job before I bond the hull to the deck.