"Ready, fire, aim" is about how I feel at this minute. I currently have no shop space, I am in Maine, and the boat will be built in southern California. I have ordered lots of experience stuff with NO shipping address.
Traditionally, first thing when you build a boat is to lay a keel. Well, I have done just that. I have asked the local (California) shop to water jet cut me a keel, well 3 keels. The 5/8" (16mm) Cor-ten plate I had to buy makes 3 keels, so I have a spare for my spare. The top plate of the keel is 10mm too large to cut out of a 48" sheet, so I had to buy an entire sheet. That will make 8 top plates! Maybe I can give them out as holiday gifts?
I ordered a CNC kit from B&B Yachts, specified no portlight cutouts and the solid bulkhead at frame D1. I also might be the guinea pig for the pre-shaped rudder and daggerboard foils they are going to offer.
I have also ordered a wind vane from South Atlantic. I have only sailed/used Scanmar vanes before, so I look forward to seeing the difference.
 |
| 3 keels nested |
 |
| 8 top plates for no waste |
