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Making boats is just a series of simple little activities that come together into a complex result. If you can tackle each of the little steps with reasonable success you can achieve the desired result pretty easily. Yes, it takes time and effort but they are well spent. Follow our full YouTube series " Building the Catalina Wherry" where we will explain how to achieve decent results with a little a little effort and attention to detail.
In the last weeks, our team put six bilge stringers to add strength and stiffness to the hull. For each one, we follow the same procedure: The first step is to create a template and transfer it to the carefully selected piece of oak, which we shape into form with circular saws, planers and sanders. Then our team uses a mix of linseed oil, tar and chalk to seal the gaps between the bilge stringer and frames. In the meantime, the piece of oak is being steamed and finally bent and bolted into its place. Video edit: Karoline Hill Music: Buckeye Bonzai by Vans in Japan