A "ladder" framework had to be built to form a base on top of which, I would construct the boat. This particular boat called for it to be built upside-down. With the help of my friend, Gordon, we drew out a full-size "lofting". I used the lofting to measure out and build the frames. Again with Gordon's help we positioned the frames on the ladder frame using pieces of wood jigs to hold them in place. These frames, like ribs, form the rough skeleton of the boat.
Below is the view from the front end of the boat.
This is the "stem", at the very tip of the bow. It is a thick, curved laminated construction.
More to come in the next post...
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