Shaft log, cutless bearing & housing, stuffing box
The first set of parts from Frank and Jimmie's Propeller in Ft. Lauderdale. The drive shaft will go through this assembly to - at the end of the day -…
Keel progress
Frank started the keel construction. The stern looks awesome - all those jig saw pieces to create a solid wood section of the forward keel.
Box Keel takes shape
This is a short post. The bottom in done and we're starting to loft the box keel. Frank (builder) coated the hull with pigmented epoxy to protect the wood.…
and now… a bottom!
The bottom, (not to be confused with the keel,) is made up of two layers of overlapping marine ply which are deliberately cut and layed at opposing angles of the…