Fitting the Deck

115 Deck - Chainplate bolted..jpeg
Fitting the deck, step 5.e, side chainplates bolted into position, external view.
116 Deck - Chainplate bolted..jpeg
Fitting the deck, step 5.e, side chainplates bolted into position, internal view.
117 Deck - Underside of deck panel drawn up with positions of frames, stringers etc..jpeg
Fitting the deck, step 8, approximate positions of sides deck plank and stringers marked onto the epoxy coated ply.
118 Deck - Glueing surfaces abraded slightly..jpeg
Fitting the deck, step 8, glueing surfaces lightly sanded.
119 Deck - Applying glue to stringers and keel..jpeg
Fitting the deck, step 9.a. applying thickened epoxy to glueing surface on the boat.
120 Deck clamped and weighted..jpeg
Fitting the deck, step 9.b, so many clamps! Note that a protective strip is placed between the hull and the clamps on both the upper and lower jaws to protect the build.
122 Deck - Clamps removed..jpeg
Fitting the deck, deck fitted and ready for planing off the excess deck ply.
123 Deck - Excess ply planed off..JPG
Fitting the deck, step 10, excess deck ply planed off, note masking tape on the side to prevent marking.
124 Deck - Hole for inspection port..jpeg
Fitting the deck, step 11, centreboard slot has been cut out. This also shows the cut-out for an inspection port near the stern.

This marks the end of the Fitting the Deck section.