Paper Jet 14 · new build

Paper Jet 14 in Garage/ Garden

by Ben Stevenson · Message Ben Stevenson

First boat building, from pre cut cnc kit. Single garage and garden in the UK at weekends/ evenings only.

Make a book Feed The whole log, 1 entry and every photo, laid out as a book to print, bind and keep.

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May 2026

Started

All steps Rig & Spars

Oldest first

Fri 1 May 2026 Rig & Spars 24 h 1 Link

Spar construction

Started with spar construction due to space requirement outside and the weather. Had issues sourcing WR Cedar in the UK but managed to buy cladding of appropriate dimensions eventually. Changed step for tube joiner to 3mm from 2 wall thickness. Swapped Poplar and Cedar Profiles in boom for rigidity. Made mast round until after gooseneck instead of 300mm suggested. Using west system epoxy and 403 microfiber filler.