Monday, August 29, 2011

Stringers

August 29, 2011

Back to work after summer break. Next step is placing longitudinal stringers.

They need to be bent in two different directions


This was realtively easy. With the exception that we do not know exactly how to terminate them at the front.



Beautiful view from the side



Adjusting for watertight slots



Perfect fit at the transom

Friday, August 5, 2011

Engine Bed, Tanks & Transom

After completing the frame placement our attention is shifted to the Engine bed and Tank Tops


The engine basement is tricky. The two are parallel but tilted toward starboard on frame I, consequently toward PO in frame G.


We then moved our attention to the tank tops and relative lids




Finally we think we understood the problem with the bathing platform. My bathing platform was extended 20cm. As a consequence also the centerline was elongated. But this created a mismatch so after temporarly tacking the platform we removed it. Now we think the problem is that the two openings on the transom have an incorrect height. After discussing the subject with Robert we will correct it


Monday, August 1, 2011

Centerline


After placing the centerline a dedicated support for the transom and for frame A must be connected to the strongback




Then the slots of the centerline must be adjusted in size, in our case only one, to allow a fit that will, when hull plates will be placed, be flash and smooth.


We have been obsessive-compulsive on alignment, 3D.




 But I think the final result is woth the effort


And this is a great satisfaction



Ther it is.


With a little bit of imagination this is "OndaNera"