Picked up this box of scrap.
Was able to fabricate the skeleton from the patterns of leftover scrap

Planking progressing.
I am tapering each plank to avoid "shorts". Not necessary but good practice for me on my next build, Cris Craft Triple Cockpit Barrel Back Runabout. Since the 44 is going to be glassed and painted I can get away with murder.😮😮
I am using CA as it speeds production all I have to do is hold the plank in position for a few minutes and it is set. That is what I did with the Typhoon. you can't pin Mahogany planking, it will show in the finish.
I am developing quite an affinity to the 44 after learning some of it's history. especially the tragic demise of 44363.
Trev

Planking Completed.
Time for sanding then Glassing with Epoxy and Fiberglass cloth.
I do Love Her Curves

Coated the interior of the hull with a thin Epoxy that is usually used for restoring rotted wood.
Trev

Glued the Foward Deck in Place.
Used one of my old Boat Yard Clamps. 😆
Trev

Glassed the Hull and the Deck.
Another 90 Degree Day Helped Speed Things up.

So, mates, I haven't been lollygagging with regard to the 44'
She is basically assembled; she just needs Putty and Paint to make her what she ain't.
Then to propulsion, twin motors, direct drive (no reduction gears) provided by Mack Products in NJ in the US.
Then of course trimming out.
Yes, I am down in the dungeon, my shop, my cellar of my 200-year-old house, 😮😮😮
Nothing fancy here just the basics Mam. 😂😂😂
But it is nice and cool.
Another episode soon to be seen/heard on your favorite channel (here of course)
Trev

One application of epoxy and microballons.
After sanding, applied glazing putty to the obvious problem areas.
Next a coat of primer to disclose the not so obvious problem areas.
Then another application of glazing putty, sanding and the beat goes on---
Trev

Mates,
A lot of Hiccups Revealed.
Much filling and sanding in her future.
I thought i did a better job on the hull, but alas, not to be. 😭😭
Back to the Mt Washington, see if I fair better🤞
Trev

Not 100% but Passable, I have to move on--