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Cockpt deck fitted

It's starting to look like a real open transom boat now. Today I cleaned up the edges of the open transom with my rasp and sandpaper, and then worked on fitting the cockpit deck.

It took two cardstock templates and quite a number of adjustments before I was accurate enough to cut the real ply. Then had to make several minor adjustments to it, but now it fits well. The 5/8" hole for the rudder post fits perfectly. Phew... 

The cockpit decking is 1/16 ply that I also used on the hull sides. It's the same stuff that I used on my first Star 45. For those of you who haven't used 1/16th ply, it may sound quite thin and not very stout. My original Star 45 has a very strong deck especially since it also has a layer of 1.4 oz. glass on it.

It's not installed yet, still a bit of work to do. But you can see the general idea.



Before I permanently install it I'll need to work out the through hull slot for the rudder control line. I also need to install some support for the backstay screws to bite into. Finally I'll need to install a drain plug or two.

Only then will I be able to epoxy it down and fair out where the transom meets the deck. Will need to then make cockpit sides.


 Fair winds!   _/)  




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