Some fiddly bits

Next I made the mast step - which is comprised of three parts and fits between the front of the trunk and the mast bulkhead. Not sure if this is the ideal arrangement, but it seems to be a screwed in removable part, so there will be plenty of opportunity for redesign or fine tuning later on. At a minimum I will need to remove it so that I can cut the shoulder on the base of the mast to fit into the slot in the mast step.

I began making the sole next, which involved ripping up 14 lengths of US Redwood into 70mm by 12mm boards. Once I had these thicknessed and dimensioned, I began fitting these to the hull. Its not explicit in the plans as to how these should be fitted, so I am taking my time to work through a shape and design that will satisfy the inevitable scrutiny of crew as boredom sets in and they stare at their feet (and my soles craftsmanship!)

I reckon that I will attach this with large screws from underneath the trunk cap and some goo, rather than epoxy so that it can be a serviceable item.

My next major task is to contour the rubbing strip, which is made from 50mm x 16mm sapele. JB suggests using the table saw with four different angled cuts and blade heights to rough out the profile and then finishing with a sander. I dont have so much confidence in my table saw skills and so will look to see what I can accomplish on the router table. Once I have this fitted, I can varnish the bright work and then paint the hulls interior.
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