September 4, 2013 (Mike's Bo-Jest)

Well some small work today but work nonetheless!!  Sheer Clamp Lamination on the left side. (Port Side 😄).  Completely glued in and secured with clamps!!  Tomorrow I will screw them in and do the right side lamination. (Starboard Side😃).

"Captain Caruso"

August 22, 2013 (Mike's Bo-Jest)

A couple of months ago after a successful 22 days of getting the Bo-Jest project going and all the frame pieces cut and set the possibilities seemed endless.  But fast forward about 3 months and I hadn't made any progress it felt like another project started and another fail.  Well I dropped the hammer on myself this week and made it happen!!  I got so much done and now I am almost ready to start planking the hull.  I just can't believe it I am really moving forward now and look to keep the momentum!!  Take a look at my progress on Mike's Bo-Jest.

"CaptainCaruso85"

August 20, 2013 (Mike's Bo-Jest)

This week has been super productive.  I have worked and fastened the keel in and I decided to laminate it to make it a bit stringer.  I have also fit and and mostly fasted in the sheer clamps as well.  I hope to finish the chine logs and bottom battens by the end of the week.  Then the fairing process will begin!!

"CaptainCaruso85"

Day #23

Actually got something done today!!  Laminated the lower breasthooks.  Then started to install the chime logs.  There gonna be a challenge!!  There will be lots of fairing, adding, fairing, and sanding!!

"Captain Caruso" (6/9/13)

Day #22

Getting back at it soon!!

"CaptainCaruso85"

Day #21

The boat now has a name..."The Shannon III" I was back and forth with the name but keeping it in order makes me feel better and keeps up tradition!

Today I was able to finally set the stem up. After this I attached frame #5 to the boat building form. After the stem dries and I attach the breasthooks I will be at a standstill until I purchase more white oak for the chime logs, bottom batten's, and sheer clamps. Check out my 20 day video here: http://vimeo.com/61909727

"CaptainCaruso85"
03-15-13

The Shannon III The First 20 Day's

Here are the first 20 day's of the Shannon III !!


















http://vimeo.com/61909727

Day #20 (landmark day!!)

Well my first 20 days of the build have gone well!! I am happy with my progress!! Today I added the transom to the build form and made the 20 degree cut to it. I laminated the stem pieces and finished frame #5. Very good two days of work!!

"CaptainCaruso85"
03-14-13

Day #19

Today was a full day at Mike's Boat Shop! I finished gluing up transom and set up frames 1-4 on the boat form! Frame 5 will be done tomorrow along with the stem! It's getting together for the first time and I am loving this!

"CaptainCaruso85"
03-13-13

Day #18

Frame #4 all done!! #5 about to begin!!

"CaptainCaruso85"
03-12-13

Day #17

Well lesson learned you have to slow down and be accurate!! Frame #3 was gusseted together in the middle very incorrectly! Thankfully I know how to operate a couple of chisels and a power sander! Just a few wasted nails and a small piece of plywood later...and all better! Frame #3 is finally complete and accurate! Frame #4 is going much, MUCH better!! Would have made more progress but ran out of the West System Six! Marine store stop tomorrow!! Then back on track! Almost time to FINALLY set the frames on the form!!

"CaptainCaruso85"
03-11-13