Kits come with ready bead and
cove cedarstrip, hardwood trim, fibreglass cloth
and all fastenings. Construction should take three
to four weeks depending on the design. No previous
woodworking experience is necessary, just a few
simple tools (jigsaw, drill and hand tools) and
enthusiasm. Kits include detailed building instructions
and should it be required we can give advice by
phone/e-mail/post.
1. Cut the moulds out of plywood by jigsaw using
the full size paper templates provided. Mount
on a jig (may simply be two planks screwed together)
together with transom/hog/stem as required.
2. Plank the hull using the 'bead & cove' cedarstrip.
The strips are stapled to the hull and glued edge
to edge using the specially formulated wood glue
supplied.
3. Remove the staples and sand the exterior of
the hull. Sheath in fibreglass cloth and epoxy.
4. Remove from the moulds, turn over, sand and
glass sheath the interior.
5. Fit gunwales.
6. On dinghies fit keel, bilge stringers and stem
as required.
7. Fit seats and rest of the trim. Assemble sailing
rig and boards as required from the materials
provided.
8. Finish in paint or varnish as required.