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Build Update Hull

KATE Candu E-Z

Hull structure complete

Hull structure complete. Fitted the final curved stern panels. It looks great and happy with the symmetry and shape. There still a lot of tabbing, filets and fairing to be done, but it’s another milestone in my book.

Build Update Mechanical

KATE Candu E-Z

Engine basic maintenance and cleanup

Tore down parts of the engine so it could be cleaned and repainted. Also did all the basic maintenance. Soon I will move it into place in order to align the shaft and plan out position, muffler, fuel system, dash wiring, etc.

Build Update Hull

TBD Passagemaker Dinghy

Daggerboard trunk and seats

Turned the boat over. Built, fiberglassed, and epoxied the daggerboard trunk pieces. Test fitting the trunk and seats getting ready to coat all enclosed areas with epoxy prior to install. Epoxied the skeg pieces together to get ready for…

Build Update Other

KATE Candu E-Z

Clean the garage day

Rolled the boat outside today in order to clean the dust and re-organize the tools, etc. Also 1/4 round routed the bottom edge of the hull.

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