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Side glued and clamped in place. Use plenty of
clamps.
Side sheeting at bow. Note first side trimmed so
that second side fits.
Trim sides and stringers to the same angle as the
keel at the tip of the bow.
Using 30 minute epoxy, mix up about 1/2 ounce.
Stir very well.
Using a small stick or acid brush, coat the stringers
and bulkhead edges. Work quickly.
Make sure that all surfaces that will touch the
sheeting are coated. Try not to use so much that it
runs all over. Brush epoxy on the front 6 inches or
so of the side, to help strengthen the high stress
nose area.
Align the marks and start clamping, adjusting the
sheeting for equal overlap on the top and bottom.
Clamp thoroughly, but be careful not to distort the
stringers.
Using a new mixing container and applicator, do the
other side. You may have to trim the front tip of the
first side, so the second side fits.
Allow to cure at least 1 hour.
Bottom Sheeting
When the glue is fully cured on the side sheeting,
we will prepare the hull for the bottom sheeting.
Time to get intimate with your wood plane. If you
don’t have one, stop here. Go to the store and buy
one. Really.