I had to take a break from building my Scarab 650 because of a neck injury. My winter was spent with many visits to Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and Doctors. Everything is better now so I have started to work once again on my boat.
Quick update on the Centerboard:
The Center board is fully glassed and needs finish work and paint. I also need to fabricate the pivot bushing and install it. I will upload photos when complete.
Update on Beams:
The mold has been waxed with 5 coats of mold release wax. I am waiting for a shipment of epoxy to arrive and then I will attempt to mold my first beam. I'm very nervous about molding the first part!
Update on Materials:
Over the winter I've been contacting suppliers of foam to get quotations. I'm very disappointed at the cost of foam. I've also priced plywood and I have found the foam is 3 times the cost of plywood. So, having said that, I'm rethinking my "wood free" boat comment. I'm working with one, last ditch, supplier in Minneapolis as a source of foam. I have not received their quotation at the time of this posting. I'm hoping it will come in better than the rest. More to come.
That is all for now.
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