The last time I updated this blog we were looking at a bunch of plywood in a boat-like configuration. Now, it's pretty much a boat. It still needs hardware, and there are a still some foil and other fiddly details to figure out, but it's pretty much there. In the not too distant future I may even have pictures of it out on the Columbia.
What happened in the past 6 months? Well, my compatriots put a metric shit ton of work into this thing. I helped some too, but between having a new baby at home and going through some seriously busy times at work, I've been a little (OK, a lot) lazy on the boats and blogging fronts.
So, with all due apologies to the rest of the Portland i550 crew, here are a bunch of pictures of what's been going on...
That's where things stood as of last week. We also have a carbon-fiber mast and a bunch of the hardware. I'll try to get some pictures of those as well as some more details on what we actually did in the coming weeks.
Oh yeah, and one more thing. One of the crew got a job offer he couldn't refuse. The only problem was is was in Texas, so we're now either down one guy or up one extra boat kit. If you have any interest in getting in our group build at a discount, let's talk!
Thanks for the update! Photo set would make a good flip book! What's the scoop on your compression post? Is it a laminated section of ply? I'd be leary of its strength if so.
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Wouah ! awesome progress. I was eager to learn how things were moving on for you guys.
ReplyDeleteAny specific reason why you went for hard chines on the cockpit ? (cockpit sides to deck panels)Did not feel the need to round them off ?
Hi Guys...
ReplyDeleteThe compression post is laminated clear yellow cedar, and in combination with the laminated framing arc (not sure what it's nautical name would be...), it should provide a lot of strength. Of course, it is untested as of yet! :)
Good question about the cockpit. We'll see if we regret that decision. There was some debate about this with the conclusion being that it wasn't necessary. It's another one of those "we'll see how it goes" things. Perhaps it'll be back in the shop this winter to get rounded cockpit edges and bensons, which were also debated and ultimately decided against.
Nick,
ReplyDeleteGlad to see your progress. On the cockpit front, I rounded mine a little (about a 1" radius) and haven't been bothered by them one bit. I've personally found the foot bensons to be good thing as well.
Can't wait to see a boat in the water out that way.
Cheers, Kevin.