Joel Posted May 26, 2003 Posted May 26, 2003 Made some progress on the weekender today. It's been a while since I have had time. Got the transom/deck stringer cut out and attached. Cut in the stem notch with a 10" pull saw. I posted 3 new pictures on my MSN site joel http://www.msnusers.com/JoelsWeekenderSite/construction.msnw?Page=2 Quote
Barry Pyeatt Posted May 26, 2003 Posted May 26, 2003 Joel, I'm glad to see you are making some progress. Keep it up and you will get it 3-D this summer. :? I was beginning to get worried that maybe you were setting it aside. Now tell me, is that transom square on the bottom? That is cheating! Keep on working at it! If you want some company, I could probably head on down that way if you want some help working on it. Can't do much heavy work for a couple more months, but I can keep the "moaning" chair warm. Couple more hands might help on something. Quote
Joel Posted May 26, 2003 Author Posted May 26, 2003 Barry, The bottom is curved per the plans. I took a look at the pictures, it sure does look straight. Must be the camera angle. I bent the transom and deck to see how everything lined up. Lets just say I think it's time to switch from Weldwood to epoxy! Anytime you want to come down let me know. I can use all the advice I can get! joel Quote
Steve Tarry Posted May 28, 2003 Posted May 28, 2003 Nice pix on the MSN website, Joel. Goodness knows, you're ahead of me. One question: how deep into the keel do those bolts go? Has anyone else tried this approach? Do you anticipate a significantly better attachment under use, or do the bolts just make things hang together better under construction? Quote
Joel Posted May 28, 2003 Author Posted May 28, 2003 Steve, The bolts are actually bronze threaded rod with nuts and washers on both ends. The bottom nut and washer are counterbored flush with the keel. I will fill these holes latter with epoxy. The only reason I went this route is because my keel is made of plywood. The plywood endgrain did not hold the wood screws very well. It took some time to drill the holes, but it was well worth it during glue-up. All I had to do was spread the glue, put the bolts back in, and snug them up. It went very well and only took about an hour. I'm not sure yet if the plywood keel is a good idea. Time will tell! I am planing on glass and epoxy over all, and some kind of "rub strip" for the leading edge. Maybe hardwood, maybe stainless? joel Quote
Sailor3356 Posted May 28, 2003 Posted May 28, 2003 It will be intresting to see how the keel holds up. This may be a good idea for those who are having trouble getting wood for their keels. Quote
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