2. Main Hull Assembly
Take the main hull and mark the centerline. Measure the location for the keel and the rudder along the center line of the hull according to the plans.
Centerline marked
Keel and rudder positions marked
Carefully drill and cut the holes for keel and rudder shaft.
Keel and rudder shaft holes cut
Prepare the keel with mold release wax,insert it into the slot in the hull and slide the keel box onto the keel from inside the hull. The keel box should extend about one inch above the hull.
Main hull with keel and keel box
Keel fitted in main hull
Level the main hull to waterline and beam then fix it in this position. Now level the keel according the plans and laminate the keel box into the main hull with two layers of 1 inch wide 100g/sqm glass tape.
Level the hull can be best done in a sort of cradle or a boat stand, the keel can be locked in position with masking tape.
Wait until the resin has cured and remove the keel fin with gentle force.
Keel box laminated into the hull
Today I will install mast tube and rudder