False Transom Taped

Today I was able to tape in the transom after trimming off slight amount of excess plywood from the side panels.  Also did some filling and taping on the chines.

Nina Wired and Tabbed

The panels required much more stitching and fastening that the panels for FESTIVUS because this hull has a great deal more curvature and the panels are of thinner 1/4 inch stock rather than the heavier material used in the GT22.

Tumblehome Nina Takes Shape

This photo shows the stern side panel successfully wrapped around the false transom with a wide cargo strap.  Unfortunately I cant show you the view from the stern as Nina is backed against the wall and will have to be rolled forward when it is time to glass that area.

What to do with a boat past saving

This was the front end of an old outboard run-a-bout that would never float again, just too far gone, but the bow section was still fairly decent, added a plywood breasthook where the original rotted one was, some new outwhales and a bench seat for storage.  The whole will be painted, the inside finished natural after a good sanding and scrubbing and will live in my son's living room, hey he's single.  A few more projects out of the way and I can start Nina. 

Tumblehome Nina gets her Skeg/Keel

The skeg is larger than called for on the plans.  I also added the all around light on top.  I really gotta clear out my shop and get started on the real thing.

Tumblehome Nina gets a light weight roof over the helm

This is a nod to Whio on our much more modest Nina.  The roof can be of canvas over a light frame and therefore removable for those days when the sun is welcome rather than scorching.  Should serve to keep the cabin, helm and controls a bit dryer when at the dock.

Tumblehome Nina with a short roof over the helm