Gunwale-planks

The extension plank is screwed to the railing plank. The butt joints also have an inclined overlap of 20 cm.

Glued with System West. Larger screws with sheet metal nuts are used on the back to ensure maximum retention in the soft lime wood.

All extension planks are now glued in place. The cuts are made at the butt joint between the planks to reduce stiffness, i.e. a more secure compression.

The railing plank on the starboard side is set up for marking purposes..

The centre line of the cleats is marked on the railing plank.

Mark the cleats from the centre line.

The cleats are cut out.

Roughening of the upper cleats.

The cleats on the starboard railing plank are complete. However, the cleats at frames 1 & 10 are the exception, they are made when the railing plank is mounted.

Starboard railing plank strapped to the templates for alignment with the side plank.

It must be controlled.

The sewing is started mid-ship.

The two planks are clamped together in front of the seam with this device.

Both railing planks are sewn simultaneously to prevent the boat from warping. There are two helpers under the boat to tighten the seams.

Preparation and marking for the alignment of the railing planks to the stem block.

The stem block surfaces are adapted to the railing planks.

Align the railing edge of the stem block with the railing plank.

Final adjustments before sewing.

Starboard side about to be in place.

The last template is removed. They are replaced by a spacer and a string to hold the plank in place.

The sewing is approaching the stern.

Sewing holes at the railing plank and stem block.

The two sewing holes in the railing edge are drilled perpendicular to the oblique joins.

The cleats at frames 1 & 10 are made on site to ensure they are horizontal.

The finished seam, outside.

The finished seam, inside.

The hull is finished and a couple of rowing benches are installed. It