11th July

Laminated starboard side this afternoon.  Very humid and drizzly weather but with workshop closed up and dehumidifier running full time is just fine for epoxy work.  Somehow forgot to take pic of new glassed side.  Got glassing session on time lapse video for when I start youtube.  That will only start when boat is turned over and planning for the Atlantic crossing is started.  Am not planning to do a "How to build a boat" channel but concentrate on my thoughts, planning and preparation for the adventure.

 Removed peel ply from port side glassing and got to sand/feather the edges for next step.  It is very easy and only takes a few minutes if you have used peelply.

Made a paper template of the transom and cutting 4 pieces of glass to cover it.  2 layers that will overlap by about 300mm in the middle making the rudder pintle area reinforced by 4 layers (800gm2) and the rest of the transom 400gm2.  I will still reinforce the stabilizer fixings with a bit extra and maybe the pintles with a bit more on the outside plus some inside.  All the layers from the bottom, sides and transom overlap on the corner making it very strong.  Maybe on the heavy side but aiming for peace of mind and not speed.

Cut cloth for laminating rest of bow section.  I have got to remove peelply and feather edges before laminating as the glass will wrap around the bow to double up on the thickness.  Doing the bow glass in 2 pieces with an overlap on the chine for extra thickness.