A new group of boys has had a crack at boat-building, and is making good progress. The carlins, which define the curving edge of the cockpit, have been lashed and screwed in place. The boat came off the strongback on Thursday, with brief celebration. The keel has been lashed. The floorboards have been roughed-out.
On Sunday the church will celebrate our accomplishments and bless the unfinished boat. Only another week's work will see her ready to "splash." On the following Sunday, August 5, we will launch the new boat and take turns paddling her.
In the meantime, the boys have been helping me to skin and paint the trial boat--a 12-foot version of the same design that they are building. With luck, we we be able to take this boat to the water on Sunday even though the Chuckanut 15 won't be ready yet.
On Sunday the church will celebrate our accomplishments and bless the unfinished boat. Only another week's work will see her ready to "splash." On the following Sunday, August 5, we will launch the new boat and take turns paddling her.
In the meantime, the boys have been helping me to skin and paint the trial boat--a 12-foot version of the same design that they are building. With luck, we we be able to take this boat to the water on Sunday even though the Chuckanut 15 won't be ready yet.
Ian lashes chine 1.
Oiling the frame with tung oil.
Jonathan poses for the camera.
Chuckanut 12: skinning the bottom.
Chuckanut 12: skinning the deck.
Chuckanut 12: second coat of Rustoleum.
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