Building the Cape Henry 21 lapstrake plywood trailer sailer

DUDLEY DIX YACHT DESIGN

Cape Henry 21 Build Photos

Page 3 - Completing the hull
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	Both bottom panels fitted. The solid timber keel has also been added and filleted along the junction with the bottom panels.
	Same stage from another angle. The hole aft of the keel is for the engine well.
	Same stage, looking aft. The slot for the centreplate passes through the timber keel, as can be seen in this photo.
	Second panel being fitted.
	Same stage, from aft.
	Third panel going on.
	Topside hull panels being fitted and fairing of bow in progress.
	This is the Cape Cutter 19 project of Sergio Vianna. He has added a light layer of glass to the outside of his hull. This involves some careful work along the chines but gives a hull that will be more resistant to damage from trailers, marinas etc.