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Salt & Tar: Ep.304 - Lapstrake Planking
26 September 2024 · 15 min · 40K views · California
What this video covers
Garrett and Ruth construct a 10-foot plywood dinghy using lapstrake planking techniques at a workshop in California.0:17 The build utilises copper wire stitches to hold the hull shape before permanent bonding.1:11 Garrett routes a rabbet along the bottom edge of the planks to allow for the lapstrake overlap, while reinforcing scarf joints with fibreglass and epoxy.1:30 The process involves fitting planks individually, including the final sheer planks which require beveling at the bow for a mirrored fit.5:55 After completing the hull planking, the pair installs a two-piece alder breast hook to provide structural support to the bow.10:34 Future steps include filleting the frames to the hull and final tightening of the copper wire stitches before applying permanent adhesive.10:40 The project serves as a cruising tender for their primary vessel, Red Aviva, which remains in Mexico.0:32
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