They always look instantly more complete when you paint the bilge!
We have begun to clean up the mahogany panels for the cabinets, paint the backs,
cut moldings and get them ready to fit.
The back sheer clamp is in place, the longitudinals and floor frames. We have to
fasten this all in place, throw in a set of bilge stringers and we are just
about done with the interior structure.
Now, what to do with the floors? This was originally probably a Naptha launch
and had no longitudinal stringers. Normally, we would be very careful to
maintain such historic features, but this hull was a complete wreak and has been
extensively "updated". So, in the interest of long hull life and
trailer-ability, we decide to install a set of small longitudinals.
Both sides of the sheer clamp installed.
The port side of the sheer clamp installed.
The front section of the sheer clamp is installed with a small upsweep to the
deck.
The sheer clamp blocking is installed and beveled.
We have to remove the cross bracing because it's in the way of the inner sheer
clamp, so temp straps are installed.
The sheer looks pretty symmetrical and smooth.
The sheer height and sweep is set across the boat.
The sheer plank across the fantail is shaped to a graceful flare.
