We started the day by installing four frames in the bow that had been previously removed.
These are the first frames installed that do not go behind stringers to hold them in place. Two of them laid flat and could have most likely been installed without steaming them. We steamed them all anyways as this made it a simple task to put a Jorgensen clamp at the top, and move them into place by hand, or foot as required. I drilled and screwed them to the hull with temporary screws. I will replace the screws with Bronze screws next time.
The first four went so well, we decided to remove, and install four more.
The frames in the bow were interesting as within a span of 12" the frames went from concave to convex.
Four frames remain, which are sawn not bent, another learning curve.
While steaming the frames, Patricia made use of her time sewing in a new zipper, and making necessary repairs to the Dodger from our other boat project, our 31' Ericson Independence sailboat.
I removed a 3' section of a damaged plank, Port side aft. This was a bit of an expiriment to see how difficult hull repairs would be.
These are the first frames installed that do not go behind stringers to hold them in place. Two of them laid flat and could have most likely been installed without steaming them. We steamed them all anyways as this made it a simple task to put a Jorgensen clamp at the top, and move them into place by hand, or foot as required. I drilled and screwed them to the hull with temporary screws. I will replace the screws with Bronze screws next time.
The first four went so well, we decided to remove, and install four more.
The frames in the bow were interesting as within a span of 12" the frames went from concave to convex.
Four frames remain, which are sawn not bent, another learning curve.
While steaming the frames, Patricia made use of her time sewing in a new zipper, and making necessary repairs to the Dodger from our other boat project, our 31' Ericson Independence sailboat.
I removed a 3' section of a damaged plank, Port side aft. This was a bit of an expiriment to see how difficult hull repairs would be.
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