Release the Portholes
In the process of adding layers to the upper hull, the portholes are covered. To release them, its a quick four step process: Using a long drill bit, drill from […]
Category Archives: port holes
Portholes are All In
Dry fit only, but they are in. Now I need to protect the exteriors so I don’t put epoxy all over them as I finish the last few layers of […]
Dry-fit First Porthole
Made a drilling template today so I can start installing hatches. First one is in!!!! Five more to go. The hatch is big enough to stick your head out if […]
Prepping Back Hatch for Portholes
Before stripping the aft all framing elements have to be built and faired. The last piece is the aft hatch. No need for giant port lights that open and close […]
Roughing Out Captain’s Window
Today I cut out a nice big chunk of the bow framework to make room for a window. Each step makes this big ball of wood look more like a […]
Rough Cutting to Reveal Planked Portholes
My Japanese trim saw should be here tomorrow, so in preparation… I roughed out the porthole blanks that were covered when I planked. I’ll have to keep releasing these holes […]
Planks are Cut
Roughing Out the First Porthole Blank
Looks good. First porthole blank is in (dry fit) and planed/sanded. I’ll check the inside install before rough fitting the other 5.
Fit Check for Portholes
Sanity check on porthole installation. Looks like it should work fine.
Punched Out!
I’m not 100% certain how I’m putting in the port holes, but… I know I need a hole. Cutting out these framing members will help me layout the next steps. […]
