Hull Stitching on Ches 18

Posted by Karl on Jul 1, 2004

Hello Everyone.

I am building my first boat, a ches 18 from Kit. I plan to paint the hull and cockpit. Then I plan to varnish the deck. I am currently on the Stitching the hull phase.

Here is my problem. I have put a spacer board at the sheer of the boat to spread the Beam to 24 1/2 inches from side to side (including the sheer clamps.)

I have just begun stitching at the bow working my way to the stern. I have only stitched in 4 on the starboard and port sides. By looking at this, it appears I will have to do alot of pulling to attach the two hulls. Before I continue, am I doing something wrong, or is this normal?

Thanks.

(just copy and paste the images into your browser)

http://www.digital-horizon.com/images/stitch/1.jpg

http://www.digital-horizon.com/images/stitch/2.jpg

http://www.digital-horizon.com/images/stitch/3.jpg

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