Pile of stitching wires. This took a long time. These will also be bent into a staple shape.
Reinforcement plate cured
Bevel deck edges. The deck and hull edges at the sheer need to be beveled or there will be a gap on the side of the boat.
Bevel reinforcement plate edges.
Beveled edge.
Clamping in preparation for drilling. Both sides are clamped together so the holes are in the same position for stitching.
Drilling stitching holes. I have created a jig with holes six inches a part. I will "walk" the jig down the board to create holes every six inches.
Stitching holes.
Stitching keel.
Stitch.
Installing temporary frame.
Clamping bow.
Stitched bow.
Stitched bow.
Stitched stern.
Installing side panel.
Installing side panel.
Installing side panel.
Side panels of bow.
Installing side panels.