Building the Sea Knight 4
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10. The builder is using the first fitted side as a template for the second side. Although the builder used full-length sheets of plywood, today we would most likely use 4' x 8' sheets.
11. The sides and bottom panels have all been installed and the bottom is being fiberglassed. It is recommended that the hull be fiberglassed, but fiberglassing is not required. The hull is fiberglassed, sanded and usually the bottom painted before turning the hull.
12. Although the thought of turning the hull gives many builders sleepless nights, is usually turns out to be only a minor chore. The building form will be removed when the hull is rightside up.