There is a stern drain. What do you mean by numbering inside? She’s got the kit numbering of the parts, along with I think a “14” appended to each. Complexly was a typo, but oh so appropriate! I’m medically challenged via cardiology challenges but I wish I had recorded my technique for freeing the deck. My youngest child let me know that the hammer blows to break free the 80 year old sealant from the XXXXXX (insert name of that flat piece of wood down the centerline) was able to be heard a full block away on her dog walking trip. That worked so much better than my hull removal where I used a circular saw to cut away most of the plywood and then a prybar to clear remnants.Wow, she's looking very light and swift! Nice work on the deconstruction. And we like the word complexly.
Building a boat is easier and faster. You are unbuilding and then rebuilding. 3 times the work by our estimation.
We enjoyed looking at the thoughtful details inside, like the limber notches cut on the frames. Keep in mind that there is a small gap between the frames and the deck and hull, so water can flow. IOW avoid the temptation to put adhesive along the edges of the frames. We did add a coat of thickened epoxy to the inside seams of the mast step and daggerboard trunks, to reduce water intrusion. That wood will swell a bit but it also has shrunk a bit over time.
What numbering are you seeing inside?
And was there a stern drain?
PS… I really am planning on building one of these fresh, from scratch. I’m taking exacting measurements and my plan is to follow the original Kit instructions, updated to reference modern common use tools instead of hand drills. I’d be happy to share my “kit”.Wow, she's looking very light and swift! Nice work on the deconstruction. And we like the word complexly.
Building a boat is easier and faster. You are unbuilding and then rebuilding. 3 times the work by our estimation.
We enjoyed looking at the thoughtful details inside, like the limber notches cut on the frames. Keep in mind that there is a small gap between the frames and the deck and hull, so water can flow. IOW avoid the temptation to put adhesive along the edges of the frames. We did add a coat of thickened epoxy to the inside seams of the mast step and daggerboard trunks, to reduce water intrusion. That wood will swell a bit but it also has shrunk a bit over time.
What numbering are you seeing inside?
And was there a stern drain?
Anecdotally, I’ve heard that the wooden masts snapped like toothpicks, and Alcort would send a replacement aluminum mast. The one I’ve got is tapered and the mast cap at top appears to be aluminum as well? I’m learning about Jen Weld to repair it as the hole is ripped through. I’d go with a new plastic cap, but they don’t fit!We were referring to the kit numbers on the frames.
Centerline is referred to as deck longeron and keel longeron. The tiny stem for the bow is one of out favorite parts, wonder who got to make those at the factory?
One of our friends worked at Alcort in the 50s, first sanding the wood parts then promoted to cutting out masts and the like, He said one of the first things he did was send a mast blank through a planer with the template still attached, which sawed up the template. There were conversations afterwards, one way type.
These numbers? Does this mean that I’ve got kit number 14??? Because that would feel really neat. I’ve got the “patent pending” on the rudder attachment along with the elephant ear. Maybe? I take comfort in something you said over the phone…she’s now my boat, she just will have owners as well.We were referring to the kit numbers on the frames.
Centerline is referred to as deck longeron and keel longeron. The tiny stem for the bow is one of out favorite parts, wonder who got to make those at the factory?
One of our friends worked at Alcort in the 50s, first sanding the wood parts then promoted to cutting out masts and the like, He said one of the first things he did was send a mast blank through a planer with the template still attached, which sawed up the template. There were conversations afterwards, one way type.
That's such a cool way to phrase one's relationship with the boat. I love it!I take comfort in something you said over the phone…she’s now my boat, she just will have owners as well.