Glen-L Hot Rod

1–2. First bottom panels dry-fitted.

3. Panels are butted along the stem centerline.

1. Since the Bill Of Materials call for a single layer of 1/4" sheeting for the sides, we'll be using 1/4" 5-Ply Meranti marine grade plywood. Five sheets were ripped into 31" wide strips and scarfed on the radial arm saw. Click here to see how the saw was set up to make the cut.

2. Scarfed sheeting was stacked and will be finished with an air file. This will roughen up the joint and provide a better bonding surface for the epoxy.

1. Here's a shot of the last side planking scarf joint being epoxied.

2–3. Several bricks are used to clamp the joint. Excessive weight will squeeze too much epoxy from the joint and lead to an unsound joint. In the background, we're fitting the douglas fir side planking template to the side of the boat.

1. Side planking was fastened with 1" #8 screws spaced 3" apart at the chine and 4" apart at the sheer.

2. Screws will be spaced 2" apart at the stem and transom.

Second bottom panels (1/4" marine grade plywood) were cut, scarfed and epoxied. Joint was set 6" aft of the first bottom's joint.