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

Day #16

Well today did not go as planned but last night was sure fun hanging out with so many familiar faces from BSC!!

Today I finished attaching frame #3 together and frame #4 has begun!!

"CaptainCaruso85"
03-10-13

Day #15

Well frame three has been a bit of a slow process due to lack of clamps. 20 is clearly not enough!! However it should be finished tomorrow! Lot's of pictures of me today thanks to the Mrs. Big work day coming up tomorrow!!

"CaptainCaruso85"
03-09-13

Day #14

Secured my first gusset on frame number three today. Hope to get ALOT more done this weekend!!

"CaptainCaruso85"
03-08-13

Day #13

Well it's official...bad weather is coming. So all my work is now being done officially in my finished basement!! Today I finished attaching all frames to the transom except the last one that lays over the side frames and receives the keels and battens. So 18 clamps and screws are in place!! Well hopefully we dry out quick as next step is finally attaching frame to boat building form!!

"CaptainCaruso85"
03-06-13

Day #12

Today I got to work on setting the frames on the transom. Bottom frame first and were off!! Gotta get this going before more terrible weather! Not much else to report!!

"CaptainCaruso85"
03-05-13

Day #11

Well I have been slowed down a bit between work and the health of my best friend and first mate "Fenway" our mixed retriever. So today I spent a little time gluing and screwing frame #2. I only sheared two screws this time!!! Along with drilling pilot holes with a countersink bit I am going to start lubricating the silicone bronze screws with the glue I am using to help them out a bit. So frame #2 is clamped in and screwed together in my warm basement. Hopefully I can get a little more work done soon!! Feels like I am falling behind a little early!! Hopefully we can catch up this week especially with actual good weather coming!

"CaptainCaruso85"
03-03-13