407 views‘space frame’ to carry the loads from the unstayed mast and support the foredeck
402 viewsThe mast socket, up in the eyes of the boat.
390 viewsSurprise’s rig. Sibrwd’s will be pretty much identical.
387 viewsArgh! Mulch and rot aplenty
382 viewscockpit coaming offered up prior to screw and glue. I know - not enough clamps! I put on a load more after this photo was taken.
381 viewsReady for the cockpit sole to be painted. The large square hatches lead to sealed watertight compartments either side of the centreplate case. There are six watertight compartments in all, each separate from one another. The sole is approximately 3†above the w/line when loaded up. Most water will drain via holes in the transom, but a set of Andersen bailers are sited in wells either side for when it gets a bit wet. The box section into which the mast foot slots in can be seen under the foredeck. I put in a mast ram to adjust the rake of the mast slightly. It operates through a hole in the box.
