The Gleda Project

I finished off the mould construction today and then, after more careful studying of the plans, set too getting the first transverse strengtheners glued in place. The plan study was necessary because I want to ensure that I have solid timber forming the sides of the main companionway openings and also for the hatch fixings. [...]

Today I’ve been working on the mould that will be used to manufacture the curved cabin tops. These tops are made up in similar fashion to the cabin roof/deck sections i.e. A layer of 4mm ply, 25mm of polystyrene and another layer of 4mm ply, all bonded together with plenty of epoxy. The mould needs [...]