I decided to add the next plank instead of fiberglassing the inside, so that means I need to bevel the stringers so the planks will lay flat. I briefly tried a hand plane and decided that was way too much work and too slow, so I rigged up a guide on my electric planer which did a really nice job. The bar is level with the sole of the plane and rides along the next stringer to cut a rolling bevel on the stringer and plank below. I gave this planer the full Louis Sauzedde treatment and it’s really been a nice tool to use. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a1HCqK5i-A)

I was able to reuse my cardboard pattern with some slight modifications since this plank is narrower and has less sweep to it. I can’t really keep a 4’x24′ sheet of ply laying around the shop for ages, so I use the pattern to scarf up individual planks. Probably a little more wasteful than drawing them on a 24′ sheet, but I should have enough ply to do it. I’m getting more confident in my process so I’ve cut the excess margin from 1″ down to 1/2″.

Checking the fit. I clamp the plank in place, make a witness mark to aid future alignment on the stringer, and then trace the stringers onto the back. Then the lower mark needs to be offset the width of the stringer. I also chiseled out an ~8″ gain up at the stem so the plank will sit flush. Once this one is screwed down and dry fit I’ll take it off and use it as a pattern for the port side.

Eventually I got the two lowest pairs of planks epoxied on so now the hull is stiff enough to start finishing the inside while I can still lean inside easily. Once the inside is done I’ll put the remaining two pairs of planks on and the deck.