Day in Boatshop:
Rainy day good chance to work on planking. The Port side is complete except for the Walnut planking of the stem, stern and Keel. That part will be completed when the Starboard side is completely planked.
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The planking is quite interesting. The tapering at the stem is very sharp. The planks are 5mm wide and need to be reduced to about 2mm or less at the bow and according to the side view plan the same taper should be used at the stern. I tried to follow the plan but finally cried "uncle" after ruining a few planks. My final method was to adjust the taper at the stem but use the whole plank width at the stern. I think the skill level required for working on this hull would frighten off the average "Novice". I found that working slowly, cutting, sanding and fitting each plank took a bit of time, but the satisfaction of having the plank fit was both gratifying and encouraging. Off and on the Port side took about a week and half.
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The above is the 2D plan showing the planks, and shows the severe taper at the stem. I wound up with couple more "stealers" at the stern than the number shown on the plan because I didn't taper the planks at the stern. But Im extremely satisfied with my result. I think the Starboard side will go much faster.
Jan