Hull goes together with a hitch

    26 July 03: All the bevels on the four forms (bow transom, stern transom, fore bulkhead, and aft bulkhead) were accurate except for the bow. I had to glue in a shim there, but the hull went together beautifully. I braced things top and bottom with stringers screwed to the centerline. Next step is to glue in the forms after planing down the shim. Then bend on the external chines and nail and glue on the bottom. Then bend on the gunwales. Then make the hatches and decks. Paint. Paddle. I love basement boats!

    Cost so far: $25.

    Time spent so far: Ten hours.