Working on the frames

The frames and molds function like the ribs of the boat. The five frames are permanent, and will be in the boat when its completed. The two molds, one forward and one aft, are temporary, and are included to help with the planking process.

Each frame consists of three pieces. There is a floor piece that runs parallel to the bottom of the boat, and two side pieces that run up the sides of the boat. The pieces, are attached together with marine grade fir plywood gussets and epoxy.

At this point we've just completed cutting out and planing down the frames and cutting out the gussets. Our epoxy order was delayed, but it should be here on Tuesday and we can start gluing then.