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.
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3/20/19 - The boat is complete!
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Guillemot Expedition Single
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Guillemot Expedition Single
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Guillemot Expedition Single
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Guillemot Expedition Single
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Guillemot Expedition Single
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Guillemot Expedition Single
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Guillemot Expedition Single
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Guillemot Expedition Single
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Guillemot Expedition Single
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Guillemot Expedition Single
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Guillemot Expedition Single
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Guillemot Expedition Single
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12/10/18 - The strongback is set up and three forms are in place.
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12/14/48 - Three strips per side are in place.
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Nine strips are in place on the starboard side.
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Cheater strips are added to fill in the gap at the bow.
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A string is used to mark the centerline.
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One and a half strips left!
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View from a different angle.
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The hull is sanded.
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1/4/19 - Fiberglass cloth is draped over the hull.
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The fiberglass is saturated with epoxy.
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1/8/19 - Recessed deck fittings pieces are sanded to shape.
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1/9/19 - The hull is flipped over.
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The starboard side of the deck is done.
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1/23/19 - Any gaps between strips are filled with epoxy.
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The cockpit recess is cut out.
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Close up of the recessed cockpit.
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1/28/19 - The deck is fiberglassed.
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The deck is removed and the forms are taken out.
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2/4/19 - The underside of the deck is fiberglassed.
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The outside of the coaming riser is filletted and fiberglassed.
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The hatches are cut out.
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2/13/19 - The cockpit coaming is sanded smooth.
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2/22/19 - The deck is sanded and ready for varnish.
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The first coat of varnish is applied to the hull.
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2/17/19 - The sheer joint is sanded in preparation for fiberglass reinforcement.
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3/1/19 - The first coat of varnish is applied to the deck.
Link to full construction gallery.