A bit more scarfing on the final keel layer. Should have this glued on Friday if Iselle cooperates.
Well this is boring so here is something a bit more tooth worthy:
Three layers were laminated yesterday and the work went very well with the team. Opted for some available 207 Special Clear hardener that was available in town instead of 206 to help slow things down. Attention at the stem and 1-3 stations really paid off and the laminates fit real well together. We set screws along the length in various locations to locate and clamp a bit. Those will come out in a day or two and get filled with epoxy. In about a week we'll add 3-4 more laminates that should build up to the level where cross members attach. The cross members perhaps can be installed once the molds are setup and the hull line is established, properly positioning them prior to skin being built.
In the mean time will remove and fill screw holes with epoxy, build up laminate layer F and turn some 10' planks into 20' stringers for the mold.
Keel lamination to start:
The buildup of the keel is starting tomorrow. I recalled I missed some trim on the C laminate so I quickly glued that up today and it should be good to go tomorrow if we get that many layers stacked.
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