Berthon Apprentices' Project - West Solent One Design (August 2013)

The Berthon apprentices are currently restoring a West Solent One Design (RIPPLE) as an educational project on behalf of Boatyard owner Brian May. The frames are made using laminates of iroko machined to a thickness of 5mm. These are then covered with resorcinol glue on all mating faces and bent around a laminating jig. This is then left for the glue to cure. Once the glue has completely hardened the frame is then removed and machined to the required thickness. The frame will later be tapered and bevelled on its outside face to allow it to correctly fit the shape of the planking. Follow their progress at http://www.berthon.co.uk/berthon-blog/category/west-solent-one-design-w8-refit/