Transferring Patterns to Molds with dress makers tools
Molds ready to stand up
Molds up on Strong Back
Scarf joint joining two halves of the bottom plank
Making Sapele Transom Blank
Shaping transom shape
Laying up the inner stem
Mounting the inner-stem and bottom plank on the molds
Molding machine making bead and cove strips
Bead and Cove Strips
Assembly at Stem
Assembly at transom
Making Bottom Scarf Joint
I wanted to join the hull planking to the bottom with a strong scarf joint without using heavy chine logs. I'm not sure you will find this feature on other Wooden Melonseed Boats. This is my first departure from the Barto Plans
Planing Hull to Bottom Scarf Joint
Continuing the hull planking up over the bottom
Planing the excess planking to make a smooth hull
Hull Faired and ready for glass
Hull complete glassed on the outside and off the molds
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