Setting up frames
tony o'connor
With the building Jig set up the boat frames can be attached and the boat begins to take shape.
Battens for furniture as well as some doublers are fixed to the frames before assembly.
The frames are fixed to the supports with bolts, in this picture I am gently tickling the bolt in with my hammer.
With all the frames in place.
With the frames in place we then fit the transom centreboard case and longitudinal frames all of which like the frames have been pre coated with two coats of epoxy and sanded
The longitudinals all slot into the frames which stiffen the structure considerably but also confirm that everything is in its correct place
This picture shows one of the shelves in position but not sealed, I put this in to verify the position of the forward frames and also it helps to stiffen the structure but it is not fitted permanently yet as it makes access to the keel more difficult. It will be sealed, sanded and fitted before the upper planking is attached but for the moment i want to be able to fit the keel and more importantly the ballast without having to lean over too much