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

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

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"