Thread: Penobscot 14

looking forward to some progress shots.
Cheers,
Dave.

I've attached three pictures showing the progress to date. They show the stem, framing and the keel in place ready for shaping

But how can you bear to make a boat with a name that you can't pronounce without sounding like a 5 year old about to get a whack on the rump from an embarressed Mum?

I'll be interested to see how your frames stand up to planking because that's one of the options I'm considering for my next boat. Having only planked onto 3/4" chipboard (ie, solid ... and expensive), I'm wondering how strong the built up frames will be. I'd like them to work because recycled planks are cheaper than sheets of new chipboard.

Richard

I think the design name has a refined but purposeful sound to it and will brook no criticism....actually it might be a bit wanky but who cares.

When I get to the planking I'll update on my thoughts on the built up frames. They seem to be quite solid and I did put some time into making sure they butted together well prior to screwing and gluing. They were built from cheap radiata. Some picked up from a timber supplier, some picked up from the side of the road....always check what the neighbourhood is chucking out...there is some good usable wood out there. Probably spent more on screws and glue than on the wood, so very inexpensive. You will spend more time building up the frames, for me this was a good thing as I was a bit rusty with the tools. Gave me the chance to practise accuracy on cheap items that I could afford to throw away and restart. There were a few proposed framing sections that are now clamp holders for this very reason.

Much rather spend money on the permanent stuff. In this case Silver Ash and Fijian Mahogany. All dimensionally accurate and clear.

First stuff up of the project. Was routing a 1/4" (6.25mm) radius onto the keel. Didn't stop at the DO NOT ROUTE here line. Spent half a day making a fillet to replace the radius-ed area. All my own fault but should not be seen in the finished boat. Most of the cut will be covered but I will know it's there. mea culpa

Put on the shears and the first stringer. Will get some photos this weekend. Too dark in the garage at the moment. The built up frames are fine. With the keel, and sheer in place the structure is a solid as a rock. Should get more solid as the stringers go in. Hmmm.....this will make it more solid than a rock....might rethink that one.

Build coming along. Got all the stringers on. Had to steam a few to get them to twist. Now laminating the stem facing.

Up date on the build. Commenced laminating the stem facing. Also commenced shaping the keel. I'm adding a new lamination each day of so. Once done I can finish shaping the keel and start planking.