January 2016

Christmas and New Year saw the completion of the outer deck boards and also half a hatch frame. It would have been two hatch frames but I screwed up the timber order. Doh...

Outer deck boards complete This shot shows the outer deck boards all in place and the king plank laid in for effect.

Outer deck boards forward area This shot shows the board joint detail in the stem area and also the forward scarf joint.

Outer deck boards and king plank detail This shot shows the board joint detail in the stem area with the king plank. It will need routering to add the sikaflex joint detail.

the forward hatch frame prior to trimming to the deck profile This shot shows the forward hatch frame prior to trimming to the deck profile.

the forward hatch frame trimmed to the deck profile And here after trimming. It's not perfect on the centre line of the boat due to the need to angle the centre beam to avoid a clash with the other side when opening the hatch.

the forward hatch frame with reinforcement I've also added some reinforcing beams to give stiffness and stability as well as help give the deck the correct profile when it's screwed down.