Wednesday 29 November 2023

 Deck beam and combined handrail

I have been working on a combined deck strengthening beam and interior handrail that will make moving inside the boat safer and more secure while adding extra stiffness to the deck.






and in the "cargo" area there is the option to add webbing handhold straps , or use the holes as lashing points for a cargo net



also you can see the structural fillets I have made, I am really impressed with them they are really good imho even before they get a light sanding


fillets as made





and after a light sanding





Sunday 19 November 2023

 intermediate deck beams glued and filleted in



the main cabin intermediate deck beam is glued and filleted in and has had a second gusset added as well as some 50mm x 22mm framing to carry forces and tie strongly to the sheerclamp 



the "cargo" area intermediate deck beam has had a single gusset and some 40mm x 22mm framing added as well as some structural filleting 

Thursday 16 November 2023

 making the intermediate deck beams


today the deck beams were built and dryfitted - tomorrow they will be glued
and filleted in place







  Working on rudder, Stainless, mast step, companionway hatch and lots of small things and of course sanding, and received my NEW epoxy good...