Introduction
Chapter
1
Frameworks
1.1
Traditional Frameworks for Ply Over Frame Construction
1.2
Modern Frameworks for Ply Over Frame Construction
1.3
Epoxy Fillets vs Wood Filleting for Joining Plywood Components
1.4
Notes on Using Epoxies for Bonding Wood Components
1.5
The Choice of Design
Chapter
2
The Work Area
2.1
General Comments
2.2
The Size of the Workshop
2.3
The Tools You Will Need
2.4
Basic Marking Out
Chapter
3
Common Wood Joints
3.1
Solid Wood Joints for Frame Construction
3.1.1 Typical
Joints for Solid Wood
3.1.2 The
Scarf Join
3.1.3
Solid Wood Joints for Chines
3.2
Epoxy Joints for Frame Construction
3.2.1 Replacing
Wood Fillets with Epoxy
3.2.2.
Replacing Wood with Epoxy Joints between the Plywood
Frames/Bulkheads
and
Hull Skin
3.2.3
Epoxy Joints for Chine Seams
3.2.3.1 The
Simple Epoxy/Glass Chine Join
3.2.3.2 The
Combi Epoxy/Wood Chine Join
3.2.3.3 The
Edge Girder Chine Method
Chapter
4
Materials
4.1
Solid Wood for Frameworks
4.2 Plywood
for Frameworks
4.2.1 Can I
use cheaper exterior plywood for the frames and bulkheads?
4.2.2. If I
sheath the boat can I use exterior plywood for the hull planks/panels?
4.3 Glues
& Adhesives
4.4 Fastenings
4.4.1 Screws
4.4.2 Gripfast
Nails
4.4.3
Other Marine Fastenings
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Chapter
5
Setting Up the Framework
Chapter
6
The Planking Process
6.1
Preparing the Framework for Planking
6.2
Planking the Hull (General Notes)
6.2.1
Multi-layered Plywood Planking
6.2.2
Joining Plywood Plank Lengths
6.2.2.1
Butt Joins
6.2.2.2
Scarf Joins
6.2.3
Planking for Stitch and Tape Hulls
6.2.4
For Plywood Plank over Frame Hulls
6.3
Finishing a Plywood Hull
6.3.1
Painting Only
6.3.2
Sheathing
6.4
Clinker or Lapstrake Planking
Chapter
7
The Hull Exterior
7.1
Fitting Gunwales, Rubbers etc
7.2
Skeg, Deadwood and Wood Keels
7.2.1
Fitting Skegs/Deadwood
7.2.2
The Outer Stem
7.2.3
Bilge Runners
7.3
Marking the Water Line
7.4
Turning the Hull Over
Chapter
8
Deck Superstructure
8.1
Decking
8.1.1
The Deck Structure
8.1.2
The Cockpit
8.1.3
The Deck
8.1.3.1
Sheathed Deck Covering
8.1.3.2
Teak Deck Covering
8.2
Coachhouses, Cabin Tops and Superstructures
8.3
Companion Hatches and Typical Deck Joinery
Chapter
9
Painting & Finishing
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