2-19-04
Hi Glen-L Crew,
Here are some update photos on the BoJest:
The stem laminations in their raw form as glued/screwed in place.
Here's a close up detailing how I established a base for same:
As can be seen, two pieces have been lain along the keel centerline, glued/screwed and then the next layer has been carriage bolted all the way through the keel. This method avoided having to "flat" so much of the plywood above the keel (since my keel is a bit wider than spec).
View of the stem from aft... showing the 1/4" pilot hole that was bored progressively, each prior laminate serving as a jig to maintain proper angle and alignment.