Some of the components laid out, showing how they are nested on the plywood sheets.
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Hull tied together and ready for taping to start. Steve has used plastic cable ties in place of copper wire, except in the high load areas at the tip of the bow. Here the cable ties lose grip and allow the joint to open, so copper wire is the preferred material where loads are high.
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Taping of the inside seams at the transom has been done, cable ties still visible on outside of chines and centerline.
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Centerline seam is being taped on inside. Note spreader to hold sides apart at approximate width.
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Same stage, viewed from stern.
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Seat risers being fitted as bulkheads.
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More seat risers.
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Aft seat and transom, with seams taped and cleats fitted, ready for seat stiffeners and top.
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All seat risers and daggerboard box fitted and taped, cleats fitted and ready for seat stiffeners and tops.
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Daggerboard shaped from plywood.
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Rudder blade (daggerboard type) also shaped from plywood.
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Aluminum mast and boom components. The red section is the plastic insert that joins the two-part mast and allows it to be taken apart to stow inside the boat.
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Afloat and ready for family fun to start.
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Dad sailing "Suzy Too" with one of the family.
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