Charlie Jones Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Not having seen plans for the 15 I can't say for sure, but I'd imagine that step is most definitely fit to the hull, then filleted and taped. I KNOW the one on the 17 is, and the 20 if not using a tabernacle. I wouldn't expect the 15 to be different. Quote
Tom Lathrop Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Like charlie, if I understand your question correctly, you definitely fit the mast step to the hull sides and stem. It rests on the web underneath fitted to the keel and/or stem. I don't have plans for the CS15 either. Quote
Guest Dennis M Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Thanks, Charlie and Tom. It makes sense that the web would be filleted to the centerline of the hull and the top of the step would follow the contour of the bow sides where it can be filleted and taped to the hull. ~Dennis Quote
Guest Dennis M Posted October 12, 2008 Posted October 12, 2008 The center frames have been filleted and taped into place and the side stringers have been dry fitted. I have been having some difficulty with my wood splitting even after drilling appropriate sized hulls. I imagine that it is because of the way the grain runs in the wood, but I am not so sure. I have also fitted the stringers for the inboard edge of the seats. I'm not so sure how these are to be attached at the transom and fwd bulkhead. I have dry fitted temporary cleats on the fwd bulkhead and the transom and screwed the inboard seat stringers to these, but the arrangement looks awkward (which is probably exacerbated by the fact that I am working around a taped fillet), even though they will be hidden once the sides and tops are on. Any suggestions? Thanks. ~ Dennis Quote
Ken_Potts Posted October 12, 2008 Posted October 12, 2008 Hi Dennis, Is it possible to post pictures? I'm having a little trouble visualizing... Quote
Guest Dennis M Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Hi, Ken, Sorry, no pics yet. Perhaps I will get some posted later this week. I only have a few more frames left on the current roll of film. ~ Dennis Quote
Guest Dennis M Posted October 18, 2008 Posted October 18, 2008 Well, I've got the seat stringers all glued in, the foredeck pieces, including the king plank, cut and dry fit. I've fit and glued the clamps on the transom and fwd bulkhead for the inwale. If the weather holds, I might have the seats fitted, filleted and taped. I have yet to conquer the mast step. I think that son-of-a-gun should have been glued in when I taped the c/l seam. So now I'm wondering if I should cut the tapes down the c/l, throw a heat gun on it, and press the thing down into the fillet when it is soft. Anyone have any advice on this? I'd appreciate it very much. PS -- Ken Potts -- pics in the upcoming week. Quote
Guest Dennis M Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 Serendipity happens, sometimes. I got the side seat panels cut and dry fit today. I was happy that the sides matched pretty well. I've got one side slightly higher than the other -- 1/4 - 5/16" or so. Ah, well. Perfection will have to wait until my next build -- or if I get Tom Lathrop to build one for me. ~ Dennis Quote
Guest Dennis M Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 I'm not having much luck with pics -- a test to see what is what. Quote
Guest Dennis M Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 The first pic is of the notorious butterfly that would break on me shortly hereafter. I failed to back the seam with 2x2 blocks. The following pics speak for themselves, I think. Quote
Guest Dennis M Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 The garage is too constricted for me to get artistic -- sorry for the limited views. Quote
Guest Dennis M Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Finally, I hope that you enjoy the pics. Sorry it has taken me so long to get them up. ~ Dennis Quote
Ken_Potts Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008  Wow! Now that's a bunch of pictures! Thanks for sharing them. The boat looks great.  I'm guessing that the CS15 has a different centerboard trunk arrangement than the CS17 - How is the top of the trunk supported at the front?  Keep up the good work!  In the long run the cramped space has one nice effect on the builder. The day you first roll the boat out of the garage you'll have a fresh stand-back-and-admire-it moment. Quote
Peter HK Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 In the long run the cramped space has one nice effect on the builder. The day you first roll the boat out of the garage you'll have a fresh stand-back-and-admire-it moment. Looks quite spacious to me ;D Peter HK Quote
Guest Dennis M Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 Hi, Ken, I could not explain that if I tried. The trunk extends ply "fingers" fwd from the trunk posts which provides support for the 3rd mast step and keeps the trunk in place. Graham might be able to answer this better. Peter, that is too funny. I wish I would have seen your rolling jig affair, I'd have copied it and used it on mine. Dennis Quote
Steve A Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 Hi Dennis, You are doing a great job. It certainly helps that the designer is there 'on call' I've looked at every 15' boat there is and I think the CS15 is finally 'it' It needs to be compared with other 15' boats, not with the CS 17 or 20. I am still probably years off starting, realistically, but projects like yours and another in the 'studying the plans' stage near me keep the interest level up. Keep the posts and especially the photos coming, they are appreciated. Quote
Guest Dennis M Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Hi, Steve, Thanks for the kind words. I have been rushing this week to get some things done before the cold weather hits. We are expecting rain and snow mix on Sunday and Monday. I think that I am suffering from EFS (Epoxy Fillet Syndrome). Earlier this week I got the seat sides and tops measured and cut, along with the aft bulkhead, centerboard case and and the fiddly bits for the mast partners. So, taking advantage of of 50 and 60 degree weather, I have been working to get the fillets and tape on the side tanks. I thought that I would be able to finish in a few hours, but I only got the insides of the tanks done today (about 8 hours). Filleting is tedious work, to be sure and it uses up epoxy like the devil. Am I starting to sound whiney like Ray Frechette ??? ;D. All in all, things go together quite quickly once you get started. I started building in late August and have accomplished much. So far, it looks like the plans. The craftsmanship is not as good as Jan N's or Tom Lathrop's, but I'm just a tyro who's more skilled at making sawdust than well fitted joints! Nevertheless, the boat will look good despite my best efforts to the contrary. I can't ask much more than that. ~Dennis Quote
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