by Paul | Sep 20, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Fabrication
More progress this week! This is the third episode of the 18’ sailboat build and is all about building main frames. It’s the main frames that are rigidly installed on the strongback that give the boat hull it’s shape. As such, extra time and care must go into making...
by Paul | Sep 14, 2019 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Farm & Homestead
Moving forward! This is the second episode of the 18’ sailboat build and begins with completion of the strongback. Then, the measurements and lines are put down on a sheet of ¾” (18mm) plywood for the transom and forward watertight, collision bulkhead. The watertight...
