Scarf joint

Needed 510cm lumber for the clamps. Had only 450cm at hand so the time came for my 1st scarf joint in my boat building career. First I marked the lines for 1:8 slope, then stacked the pieces, tightened together with long wood screws, chiseled the corners before starting planing, then a huge work with electric plane, finished with belt sander. I do not clame this is a perfect scarf joint but hopefully it holds well when installed.

Svire sailing

Had a little sailing practice on Saturday with Svire and its captain Viktor. Extremly nice sailing wx on the river - sunshine and 12 kts breeze.

Also we met the coolest Latvian made catamaran. No sail unfortunately.

Chines 4

This magic wet bending! Did it for the 1st time in my life and the result is astonishing for me. Before wetting I could hardly bend these chines in place, even with extra pair of hands. Now they are almost in shape. So last nite I glued the chines to the frames #4 and #3.

Life jacket

Bought my little helper Daniel a life jacket today. Will add it to project expenses too - boat equipment ;)

Chines 3

Last two days gave some progress. Glued the chines to transom. Bent the chines into place by brute force. Wrapped them into towels and blanket and poured with boiling water with a hope that this will release at least some of the stresses. My lovely wife helped too.