The Boat Shop

After spending the night curing, it was time to pop stem 2.  In our excitement somehow we missed some glue that squeezed out, effectively bonding our trim blocks to the project itself.  Nothing a sharp blow with a dull hammer can’t fix.  Or so we thought.  It was then determined that we had indeed chosen the correct glue for our project – lightweight, a good bond and easy to clean up (before it cures that is).  Now to reclaim the clamps.

Can you feel the pressure

Why yes, yes there are quite a few clamps being used

Now that we have the front of the boat, we just had to do something with the rear.  We had our transom curing in the clamps against the wall, all the joints joined with double rows of  biscuits every 12 inches.

Expertly crafted and handled with care

After some extra discussion involving our conversation the previous day it was decided to modify the transom.  Some quick sketching on paper and it was all done.  A nice round belly and generous tumblehome should make the boat stylish and a pleasure to operate.

Round chines and high sides

Now that the transom had a shape it was time to do something drastic.  Skill saw in hand and sawdust piling up on the floor the transom emerged from some lines on material to a final piece ready to be put into place on the mold.  In an effort to speed things along we took the time to fiberglass the side that would eventually be the interior of the transom, hotcoating the bare wood to saturate the fibers then applying a layer of fiberglass.  After curing the exterior recieved the same treatment, after the name was inscribed upon it: Icarus.

Sealed up and ready for service

Reading: Stem Part Deux