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  1. Posted an entry on Glen-L Hot Rod

    A 1/8" masonite spacer was fabricated and slipped under the strut to simulate the thickness of two layers of fiberglass

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    Gluing the second starboard-side sheer clamp lamination

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    Gluing the third sheer clamp laminations

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    The propeller shaft hole will be drilled prior to sheeting the bottom

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    First bottom panels dry-fitted

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    Installing the second sheer clamp lamination

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    Port chine recessed for first bottom and battens glued

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    Fitting the scarfed first bottom panel

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    While we're waiting for the bottom panel to fully cure, the side planking template (31" wide x 18' long) is clamped in p

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    The first bottom template (1/4" fir plywood) is screwed to a piece of 1/4" marine plywood and trimmed to size

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    Installing the battens and fairing

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    We'll be sheeting with the optional 1/2" botom in the flatter aft area and two layers of 1/4" in the forward section

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    A large crescent wrench and a ratchet strap was used to twist the top of the chine inward towards the keel

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    The second sheer clamp laminations are yet to be installed

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    Fitting the chine

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    Installing the sheer clamps

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    Transom bracket painted and installed

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    Frame clips were fabricated from 1-1/2" angle iron

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    All pieces trimmed on the router table equipped with a top-bearing flush trim bit

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    Frame and floor timber assembly completed

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    The templates for the bottom frames, laminations and floor timbers were screwed to Douglas Fir stock and cut on the band

  22. Launched Glen-L Hot Rod