Well today saw me taking a break from stripping bits and pieces off the boat and begin to craft a few new ones. I used the old bits as a template, marking out the new shapes on the 6mm ply for the deck and the 9mm ply for the transom. I used a jigsaw and cut very slightly outside the line, leaving a little wood which can be sanded down when I come to fitting.
These pieces won't be fitted for some time, as before I do, I'll sand and fit in place then remove and coat with epoxy/varnish. That way all areas, inside and out, will be protected from the elements.
I've noticed a couple of hairline cracks on the main frame so I'm going to epoxy some battens in place to strengthen it.
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