Hull's done!

 

I have finished 'stripping' the hull. I did use the router as planned, on the first side, but ended up using a pull saw for the other side to make the gap for the final, middle strip.

There was a lot of faffing about, mending broken strips, repairing holes, etc. Once the wood was glued in I planed everything flat(ish) with a violin makers plane, block plane and cabinet scraper. Then I filled any remaining cracks, tear-outs, knots, nail holes and screw holes with epoxy mixed with sawdust and some cab-o-sil (to lighten the colour).

The next jobs are the outer stern and bow posts (in walnut) and fitting a sling to the garage ceiling so I can lift it up out of the way when I need to.

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