12 Foot Catboat

12 Foot Catboat
Designed by Edson Schock - Circa 1940's

Follow me as I build a 12 foot catboat from plywood and pine. The boat was designed by Edson Schock in the 1940's. This is a project born of a desire to have another boat to sail here in Puerto Rico that will stand-up to the Trade winds. The sail plan will be changed to a gaff rigged sail. All the lumber is locally bought and pine will be substituted for oak, which is not readily available here. Marine plywood will be used.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Attaching the Sides to the Bedlogs

I began gluing and screwing parts of the centerboard box today. I went slowly to get it right. I piloted holes for some 16 or so silicone bronze wood screws tro hold the side panels and bedlogs together.

I understand tat you should no countersink plywood but there are times when it cannot be avoided and this is one of those times.


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I mixed a batch of glue, slathered it on to the 2x6 and waxed the screws, sinking them by hand with the bit brace.

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It turned out right and tomorrow I will do the other side!

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