Angus Rowboats Expedition Rowboat - Hull #21

This boat was built with and extra layer of kevlar on the bottom. It is a large rowboat capable of extended expeditions.

Length:  18 feet
Beam:  35 inches
Weight: 85 lbs.
  • 6/26/18 - The project is done!

    Angus Expedition Rowboat - Hull #21 6/26/18 - The project is done!

  • Angus Expedition Rowboat

    Angus Expedition Rowboat - Hull #21 Angus Expedition Rowboat

  • Angus Expedition Rowboat

    Angus Expedition Rowboat - Hull #21 Angus Expedition Rowboat

  • Angus Expedition Rowboat

    Angus Expedition Rowboat - Hull #21 Angus Expedition Rowboat

  • Angus Expedition Rowboat

    Angus Expedition Rowboat - Hull #21 Angus Expedition Rowboat

  • Angus Expedition Rowboat

    Angus Expedition Rowboat - Hull #21 Angus Expedition Rowboat

  • Angus Expedition Rowboat

    Angus Expedition Rowboat - Hull #21 Angus Expedition Rowboat

  • The bottom panels and hull panels are epoxied together.

    Hull 21 Construction The bottom panels and hull panels are epoxied together.

  • 2/2/18 - Sheer clamps are epoxied to the upper panels.

    Hull 21 Construction 2/2/18 - Sheer clamps are epoxied to the upper panels.

  • 2/8/18 - The bulkheads are wired in place.

    Hull 21 Construction 2/8/18 - The bulkheads are wired in place.

  • The hull is wired together.

    Hull 21 Construction The hull is wired together.

  • 2/9/18 - The wires are tightened.

    Hull 21 Construction 2/9/18 - The wires are tightened.

  • 2/12/18 - The wires are pulled out and the hull is flipped over.

    Hull 21 Construction 2/12/18 - The wires are pulled out and the hull is flipped over.

  • 2/13/18 - The inside seams are filled with epoxy and covered with fiberglass tape.

    Hull 21 Construction 2/13/18 - The inside seams are filled with epoxy and covered with fiberglass tape.

  • 2/14/18 - The interior is sealed with epoxy.

    Hull 21 Construction 2/14/18 - The interior is sealed with epoxy.

  • 2/20/18 - The hull is sanded smooth.

    Hull 21 Construction 2/20/18 - The hull is sanded smooth.

  • A short length of PVC is epoxied in the bow and stern. This will allow for a secure attachement point for carrying handles.

    Hull 21 Construction A short length of PVC is epoxied in the bow and stern. This will allow for a secure attachement point for carrying handles.

  • 2/21/18 - The hull is fiberglassed.

    Hull 21 Construction 2/21/18 - The hull is fiberglassed.

  • 2/28/18 - The sheer clamps are shaped to accommodate the curve of the deck.

    Hull 21 Construction 2/28/18 - The sheer clamps are shaped to accommodate the curve of the deck.

  • 3/1/18 - The cockpit wall stringers are epoxied in place.

    Hull 21 Construction 3/1/18 - The cockpit wall stringers are epoxied in place.

  • 3/7/18 - The cockpit walls are epoxied in place.

    Hull 21 Construction 3/7/18 - The cockpit walls are epoxied in place.

  • 3/8/18 - Epoxy fillets are applied around the cockpit walls.

    Hull 21 Construction 3/8/18 - Epoxy fillets are applied around the cockpit walls.

  • The panels are nailed to the sheer clamps.

    Hull 21 Construction The panels are nailed to the sheer clamps.

  • 3/16/18 - The deck is sanded smooth.

    Hull 21 Construction 3/16/18 - The deck is sanded smooth.

  • The cloth is saturated with epoxy.

    Hull 21 Construction The cloth is saturated with epoxy.

  • 3/20/18 - Two fill coats of epoxy are applied to the deck.

    Hull 21 Construction 3/20/18 - Two fill coats of epoxy are applied to the deck.

  • 4/12/18 - The hatch shapes are traced onto masking tape.

    Hull 21 Construction 4/12/18 - The hatch shapes are traced onto masking tape.

  • 4/24/18 - The rigger mounting blocks are epoxied in place.

    Hull 21 Construction 4/24/18 - The rigger mounting blocks are epoxied in place.

  • 4/26/18 - The sliding seat frame is assembled.

    Hull 21 Construction 4/26/18 - The sliding seat frame is assembled.

  • 5/14/18 - The inside of the cockpit is sealed with epoxy.

    Hull 21 Construction 5/14/18 - The inside of the cockpit is sealed with epoxy.

  • The sliding seat frame and rigger are sealed with epoxy.

    Hull 21 Construction The sliding seat frame and rigger are sealed with epoxy.

  • 5/15/18 - The large center hatch supports are epoxied in place.

    Hull 21 Construction 5/15/18 - The large center hatch supports are epoxied in place.

  • 5/16/18 - Washers are inlaid into the underside of the rigger.

    Hull 21 Construction 5/16/18 - Washers are inlaid into the underside of the rigger.

  • 5/21/18 - The rigger is assembled from two pieces of fir.

    Hull 21 Construction 5/21/18 - The rigger is assembled from two pieces of fir.

  • The hull is sanded.

    Hull 21 Construction The hull is sanded.

  • The main center hatch is sealed with epoxy.

    Hull 21 Construction The main center hatch is sealed with epoxy.

  • The foot brace plate is fiberglassed.

    Hull 21 Construction The foot brace plate is fiberglassed.

  • The fisrt coat of varnish is complete.

    Hull 21 Construction The fisrt coat of varnish is complete.

  • 6/6/18 - Two coats of varnish.

    Hull 21 Construction 6/6/18 - Two coats of varnish.

  • 6/7/18/ - Varnishing is complete.

    Hull 21 Construction 6/7/18/ - Varnishing is complete.

  • Seat frame and rigger are primered.

    Hull 21 Construction Seat frame and rigger are primered.

  • 6/9/18 - The first coat of red goes on the accent stripe.

    Hull 21 Construction 6/9/18 - The first coat of red goes on the accent stripe.

  • The rigger is painted red.

    Hull 21 Construction The rigger is painted red.

  • Accent stripes around the hatch covers are painted.

    Hull 21 Construction Accent stripes around the hatch covers are painted.

  • 6/12/18 - White paint will be applied next.

    Hull 21 Construction 6/12/18 - White paint will be applied next.

  • 6/13/18 - The hull is painted white.

    Hull 21 Construction 6/13/18 - The hull is painted white.

  • 6/25/18 - Deck plates are installed in the cockpit.

    Hull 21 Construction 6/25/18 - Deck plates are installed in the cockpit.

  • 6/26/18 - Hatch straps and rigger are installed.

    Hull 21 Construction 6/26/18 - Hatch straps and rigger are installed.

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