| January 18, 2003 | |||||||||
| Shear clamps installed. Epoxy to the top plank, top of the ribs, top plank screwed to the shear clamp. | Hull checked for level fore and aft, side to side. This is also the time to fair the shear line fore and aft and the angle with respect to the deck beams too allow the decking to sit flat and flush. | ||||||||
| Mast step installed onto the stem. Epoxy and screw. | Ash Breast hook, forward and aft mast partners also made of ash. Mortised glued and screwed into shear clamps. | ||||||||
| Plum line to determine center for all deck beams. | First deck beam installed. The arch is 3" per 25" half side. | ||||||||
| The dryer vent hose has a 5 1/4" boxer fan attached on the far end. The idea is to draw hot air under the tent to help setup the epoxy. | |||||||||
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