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Started:
Spring 2003
Completed:
Type: 18'-6"
x 8'
Catboat
Link to Wompus Cat Page
in Design Catalog |
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The
bulkheads are used as a mold to laminate two layers
of 3/4" x 2" cedar for the sheer clamps. The sheer
clamps are removed for shaping and sanding and then
can be set into notches cut in the bulkheads at the
proper sheer height.
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With
the sheer clamps in place the side panels can be
stitched on, and all panels tabbed in place. All the
joints (including scarf joints) are ground down and
shaped. A 4" layer of biax cloth covered with a 6"
layer of 8 oz. woven cloth are applied to all the
corners and joints.
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The hull is sheathed
with a layer of Dynel, and the keel is dry fit in
place. |
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Roll over.
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Longitudinals are added
and the foredeck bracing is installed.
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After the aft cabin and aft cockpit bulkheads are
installed, the angles can be cut in the bulkheads
for the sidedecks. The sidedecks are also shaped and
glassed with a layer of biax and 8 oz. cloth around
the sheer.
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The cabin is glassed with
biax and weave on all corners. The cabin roof, all
decks, cockpit sole and cockpit seating is covered
with a layer of Dynel. It will then take 2 to 4
coats of epoxy to fill all the cloth and properly
seal the wood prior to primer. A two part epoxy
primer is sprayed on.
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Painting is finished and exterior brightwork and
hardware can be installed.
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Launch Day! |
