Al's Steamboat as of late March, 1997
The hull was build in the garage over a period of 8 months. I set up the strongback on wheels to allow adjustment in its position since it is a tight fit in the garage. I used 7/8 inch white cedar for the siding. The cedar strips are held on the stations with 2 inch sheetrock screws. The sheetrock screws are removed before sanding. Just after the first set of pictures, I began to edge nail the siding with 2 inch Si-Bronze ring nails.
Boat in March, 1997
Upside Down Siding Siding
Laminating Fantail Band
(129KB)		 Siding 50% on
(119KB)		 Stern 50% siding
(133KB)
Deadwood Clamps Engine Left Side Engine Right Side
Deadwood
(124KB)		 Clamps
(137KB)		 Semple Engine 3"X4" (left side)
(51KB)		 Semple Engine 3"X4" (right side)
(47KB)