CLC/Guillemot Expedition Single - Hull #23

This boat will be built with strapless hatches, recessed deck fittings, and a custom strip pattern.

Length:  19 feet 
Beam:  21 inches
Weight: ~42 lbs.
Photos of the completed project.

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  • 3/20/19 - The boat is complete!

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 3/20/19 - The boat is complete!

  • Guillemot Expedition Single

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 Guillemot Expedition Single

  • Guillemot Expedition Single

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 Guillemot Expedition Single

  • Guillemot Expedition Single

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 Guillemot Expedition Single

  • Guillemot Expedition Single

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 Guillemot Expedition Single

  • Guillemot Expedition Single

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 Guillemot Expedition Single

  • Guillemot Expedition Single

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 Guillemot Expedition Single

  • Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23

  • Guillemot Expedition Single

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 Guillemot Expedition Single

  • Guillemot Expedition Single

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 Guillemot Expedition Single

  • Guillemot Expedition Single

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 Guillemot Expedition Single

  • Guillemot Expedition Single

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 Guillemot Expedition Single

  • Guillemot Expedition Single

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 Guillemot Expedition Single

  • Guillemot Expedition Single

    Guillemot Epedition Single - Hull #23 Guillemot Expedition Single

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  • 12/10/18 - The strongback is set up and three forms are in place.

    Hull 23 Construction 12/10/18 - The strongback is set up and three forms are in place.

  • Hull 23 Construction 12/14/48 - Three strips per side are in place.

  • Nine strips are in place on the starboard side.

    Hull 23 Construction Nine strips are in place on the starboard side.

  • Cheater strips are added to fill in the gap at the bow.

    Hull 23 Construction Cheater strips are added to fill in the gap at the bow.

  • A string is used to mark the centerline.

    Hull 23 Construction A string is used to mark the centerline.

  • One and a half strips left!

    Hull 23 Construction One and a half strips left!

  • View from a different angle.

    Hull 23 Construction View from a different angle.

  • The hull is sanded.

    Hull 23 Construction The hull is sanded.

  • 1/4/19 - Fiberglass cloth is draped over the hull.

    Hull 23 Construction 1/4/19 - Fiberglass cloth is draped over the hull.

  • The fiberglass is saturated with epoxy.

    Hull 23 Construction The fiberglass is saturated with epoxy.

  • 1/8/19 - Recessed deck fittings pieces are sanded to shape.

    Hull 23 Construction 1/8/19 - Recessed deck fittings pieces are sanded to shape.

  • 1/9/19 - The hull is flipped over.

    Hull 23 Construction 1/9/19 - The hull is flipped over.

  • The starboard side of the deck is done.

    Hull 23 Construction The starboard side of the deck is done.

  • 1/23/19 - Any gaps between strips are filled with epoxy.

    Hull 23 Construction 1/23/19 - Any gaps between strips are filled with epoxy.

  • The cockpit recess is cut out.

    Hull 23 Construction The cockpit recess is cut out.

  • Close up of the recessed cockpit.

    Hull 23 Construction Close up of the recessed cockpit.

  • 1/28/19 - The deck is fiberglassed.

    Hull 23 Construction 1/28/19 - The deck is fiberglassed.

  • The deck is removed and the forms are taken out.

    Hull 23 Construction The deck is removed and the forms are taken out.

  • 2/4/19 - The underside of the deck is fiberglassed.

    Hull 23 Construction 2/4/19 - The underside of the deck is fiberglassed.

  • The outside of the coaming riser is filletted and fiberglassed.

    Hull 23 Construction The outside of the coaming riser is filletted and fiberglassed.

  • The hatches are cut out.

    Hull 23 Construction The hatches are cut out.

  • 2/13/19 - The cockpit coaming is sanded smooth.

    Hull 23 Construction 2/13/19 - The cockpit coaming is sanded smooth.

  • 2/22/19 - The deck is sanded and ready for varnish.

    Hull 23 Construction 2/22/19 - The deck is sanded and ready for varnish.

  • The first coat of varnish is applied to the hull.

    Hull 23 Construction The first coat of varnish is applied to the hull.

  • 2/17/19 - The sheer joint is sanded in preparation for fiberglass reinforcement.

    Hull 23 Construction 2/17/19 - The sheer joint is sanded in preparation for fiberglass reinforcement.

  • 3/1/19 - The first coat of varnish is applied to the deck.

    Hull 23 Construction 3/1/19 - The first coat of varnish is applied to the deck.

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