The Boatyard - Progress Photos:  Bulkheads


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laying_the_keel2.jpg (3525 bytes)hull_bottom1.jpg (2861 bytes)deck1.jpg (2060 bytes)bulkheads1.jpg (2717 bytes)

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What you see here is what you get ... unlike a traditional boat building method with dozens of moulds, only a couple of pieces are required here, and none of them are thrown away in the end.  Since I'm not the wealthiest of men, this really works for me.

cabin_bulkhead_no_opening.jpg (30831 bytes) Cabin Bulkhead, with the offset entry-way cut, but still present.  Typically, the entry-way would be centered directly above and between the lower cutouts
cabin_bulkhead2.jpg (48239 bytes) Here is a shot of the cabin bulkhead with the entry-way removed.  It kind of looks lopsided this way, but you get used to it quickly enough.
forward_bulkhead.jpg (42607 bytes) Here is the forward bulkhead.  Normally, there is another opening mirroring this one, but I've omitted it to make room for a marine entertainment center when money allows.
lazarette.jpg (33391 bytes) Here is the lazarette, resting against my boat dolly.   At this point in the construction process, the keel is resting further down the driveway after assembling the three layers and I'm just getting prepared to mount the hull bottom to the keel.
transom.jpg (34927 bytes) Here's how the Transom should look, provided that you don't lower the top to make room for the taffrail.  There were a few interpretations for the one line description on lowering this piece, so I figured I would play it safe and lower it after test fitting the deck.