Monday, August 30, 2021

Interior Framing Continues

Framing Continues:

I have completed the framing in the cockpit and the motor well, and I have moved on to the cabin floor framing. Rather than water ballast I elected to go with Wake Ballast steel shot bags, so the ballast compartments will receive additional reinforcement. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and it's a beautiful sight.






Next Steps: Complete flooring in cabin

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Interior Framing

Interior Framing and Decking

I have completed most of the fiberglass taping of the interior joints. I am now doing the framing and decking of the interior. I'm working on the cockpit today. The framing for the cockpit seats is completed, and the panels for the sides of the footwell have been dry-fitted in place.

Cockpit


Taping in cabin


Bow deck dry-fitted


Next steps: 
Measure and cut cockpit seats. Epoxy glue the panels in place.


Atypical's Maiden Voyage

Maiden Voyage. It's a great day. I launched Atypical at Sardis Lake. Not much wind, but I was elated that it floated and there were no l...