Sheer cut down, and rails installed. New width set, thwarts and carry handles to be cut and shaped while we wait for the seat. Parts to be epoxy sealed and varnishes prior to final paint
Shape set with straps, inner rail set against outer and fastened after sheer cut
Lots and lots of clamps. Never too many
New profile with lowered ends
One side done
End tapers cut before second rail installed permanently
Second rail set to mark sheer profile before cutting
Outer rail in place against inner on final side
Assembled with Stainless Screws
Done, sanding next
New hull profile
Cut offs
Mocked up with seat
Carry handles to be shaped and installed along with decks
Thwarts to be shaped and installed
Lowered bow profile
Waiting on that new seat!
Seat base will put paddler higher up in hull
Roasted ash will be worth the effort when varnished
Past the halfway point - install decks, thwarts, carry handles and seat. Epoxy seal, varnish and final paint and ready for spring tripping.
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