Stem area trimmed and ready for
outer stem
Tape holds bent outer stem piece in
place
Just a bit of shaping and sanding to
shape the outer stem
Creative clamping closeup.
Creative clamping is also required to
fit the strips properly.
Stripping to keel line is a laborious
task since each strip must be cut to fit
each end AND be the correct length.
Before keel line cut
Guang working on cut
After cut
Trimming ends for a good fit is time
consuming and sometimes frustrating.
Stripping begins Staples were used
only along the stem. Clamps hold
strips in place until dry. Three strips
were added at one time.
Around the chine, it became more
difficult to fit strips. Once the stips met
behind stem, stripping continued only
on one side.
Stem area before smooting
Stripping complete and sheerline
trimmed. Time to stand back and
admire the work.
Bow view
Stripping tools I remained amazed at
the number of tools and clamps used
during building.
Bow side view
Bow shows colors of WRC and a
couple of redwood strips
Stripping the Hull
Spokeshave is my most useful
handtool
Cracks filled with epoxy putty before a
final sanding
Ready for glassing
Building the Prospector Ranger
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Bow almost stripped