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Foundations Skeleton Plastering 1 Plastering 2 Fitting Out Transporting Floating; Rigging

Making the the Boat ready for plastering

 
   
  chicken wire frame boat on the farm This is the shape of the boat as defined by the framework tied together with diagonal stringers and then wrapped in chickenwire. At this point it is nearly ready for plastering.
     
  Wired Frame engine bay This is the central bay above the keel for ballast and the engine mountings.
     
  Bow stiffening - 1" galvanised steel water pipe  
     
   
     
     
  Interior view of the wire frame This view shows the interior from the forward looking to the stern along the port side. The planks to the bottom right are the only way of traversing the frame while there is no interior decking. The frames are still attched to the exterior wooden frame by hangers.
     
  Deck edge preparation This picture shows the veneer wrapping around the porthole apertures and decking edge in preparation for the plastering. The aim is to get a flat edge and prevent concrete leaking out.
     
  View of stern wire frame interior This shows the interior of the wire frame looking to the stern. You can still see the s-stiffening in the frames and the vertical stringers to the exterior frame suspension.the step in the middle is the moulded rudder hole.
     
  Frame Stiffeners Here the frame edge stiffeners can be seen, wrapped in chicken wire and edged in veneer ready for concreting.
   
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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