November 2006
Before I can invert the hull I need some supports. A pair of trestles
would be fine to allow plating of the sub chine area but inconvenient for
the subsequent sheathing operation. So I've chosen to support the hull off
two of the bulkheads with the support frames lying within the hull profile.
As always never throw away those offcuts no matter how small. These supports
are made entirely of offcut timber from this project.
The bulkhead locators are two different heights so the support can be slid into
place using the taller one to guarantee alignment before finally lowering
the hull into position. Well, that's the theory anyway.
With the support frames finished and the holes for the propeller shaft aligned
it was time to fit the roll over jigs and get this boat turned over.
Before I can fit the rear top section I need to make some bracing to stabilize it.
I used the ratchet straps to lift the boat and kept them and the old supports
in place to cover the 'just in case'...