Gunwale Moldings

 Applying the gunwale moldings

The moldings have been in the shop supported on each end and weighted in the center so they would gradually bend and achieve a curved shape needed to apply them. Of course this is just the first layer and another strip will be applied over it to make it 1 1/2 inches square. It's white oak, so it's quite difficult to bend, but the first effort looks pretty good. 

Molding in shop with weight

Next Step: 

A little more sanding on the bottom and sides. Then prime and paint bottom before turning it over.

Nearing the Turn

Epoxy, Epoxy, Epoxy

Have spent the past few weeks taping, filling, and fiberglassing the bottom and up the sides to the gunwale. I probably need to do some more filling before I prime it so I won't have to use the excuse, "I like the work boat look."

 Next Step:

More sanding and filling. Then prime and paint the bottom before turning the hull over.