Builder's Blog Hull #99 and #100
Dry fitting Stringers
Lots of trimming gussets to allow stringers to sit in place properly.
Putting Frames on Jig
Lots of measuring with the frames, using a laser and plumb bob with a centre line string. I got a bit too excited and glued
Laminating Keel floor Beams
I ended up laminating the keel floor beams on a set of trestles. Was very easy to clamp up. Using a couple of timber blocks
Making Jig
Making Jig up. Took my time in Choosing Timber from Local hardware store, getting the straightest lengths can be tricky. Lots of Screws later. I’m
CNC Kit Delivered
580 CNC kit for #99 and #100 arrived to our warehouse in Noosa, Australia
Denman Marine Notes
http://www.denmanmarine.com.au Initial contact with Denman Marine for the 580 CNC Kit – Andrew from Denman Marine was very helpful in helping us understand the process
Plans Ordered from Don
The plans were ordered for Boat 99 Mike Blenkinsop and Boat 100 John Blenkinsop.
Dry fit hull side to check all frames
I decided to brace each frame together on frames so they were secure and weren’t going to slightly move. This made all the frames very