After a lot of agonizing about the mold positions and their own accuracy, I finally started planking.
Turning the corner of the stem.
I came up with a Spanish windlass scheme to hold the inner stems on to the stem molds, it worked well.
Seven planks on.
Stern view.
Making up a test panel for fiberglass/epoxy/finish testing.
It’s starting to get tricky. Above, I am mocking up a scheme to taper every other plank to try to get around the problem I am starting to have with lateral bending away from the sheer, which is getting worse as I go. The lines seem to also favor doing something along the way to better meet the curve of the rocker as the keel is approached. There is some discussing of this in the boat’s plans, but I haven’t seen anyone do any thing other than plank her straight up. Maybe there is a good reason.
Looking good!
Love the photos. You’re making such progress! Rock on!
I love it, great job nothing like a wooden boat. Your plan sounds grand and the results so far speak for themselves. keep it up Thanks Cominco
Looks great! How long are you building your Ulua? I went with 21′ and am loving it for two sailors.
Dan
My Ulua is the stock 18′ length. My garage is 21′ and she is sitting a bit katty-corner in it. I also wanted it to be car-topable. We’ll see! I think it will probably be kind of small for two adults.
David