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Buzzards Bay 14. Designed by L. Francis Herreshoff 1945
Buzzards Bay 14. Designed by L. Francis Herreshoff 1945 2006-11-24
Lofting profile view. By using a vertical surface, I was able to keep the lofting lines available during the whole const
Lofting profile view. By using a vertical surface, I was able to keep the lofting lines available during the whole const
Lofting half-breadths. Note the flexible template I used for constructing station molds.
Lofting half-breadths. Note the flexible template I used for constructing station molds. 2003-12-26
Lofting the stem
Lofting the stem 2004-01-10
Transferring the lofted shape from the template onto the mold stock. Note that the mold stock is doubled so as to creat
Transferring the lofted shape from the template onto the mold stock. Note that the mold stock is doubled so as to creat
Mold shaping continued
Mold shaping continued 2004-01-01
Marking the mold at the base level.
Marking the mold at the base level. 2003-12-27
Station mold made of scrap lumber, fastened and shaped to the wall lofting. While vertical lofting saves knees and backs
Station mold made of scrap lumber, fastened and shaped to the wall lofting. While vertical lofting saves knees and backs
White oak lumber cut from backyard trees. To be used for stem, floors, frames, etc.
White oak lumber cut from backyard trees. To be used for stem, floors, frames, etc. 2004-01-24
The station molds and stem are in place. They're built on a level and square construction frame. Each mold is then
The station molds and stem are in place. They're built on a level and square construction frame. Each mold is then
Honduran mahogany transom construction. Note the bronze drift pins are laid out strategically.
Honduran mahogany transom construction. Note the bronze drift pins are laid out strategically. 2004-01-18
transom drift jig
transom drift jig 2004-01-18
Transom is shaped and set at a 45 degree angle on the construction frame. Note the notch cut out of the last station mo
Transom is shaped and set at a 45 degree angle on the construction frame. Note the notch cut out of the last station mo
Skipping ahead in the construction process, the transom is viewed in position with temporary ribbands installed.
Skipping ahead in the construction process, the transom is viewed in position with temporary ribbands installed. 2005-01
This is my crude, but effective steam box, made from an old gas grill. A turkey pot filled with water provides steam, wh
This is my crude, but effective steam box, made from an old gas grill. A turkey pot filled with water provides steam, wh
These are the steam bent frames being installed around the temporary ribbands and on to the oak floors. Note the prime p
These are the steam bent frames being installed around the temporary ribbands and on to the oak floors. Note the prime p
More frames being installed. Note the rabbet planed into the 1 1/2" thick wood keel.
2" thick wood keel. 2004-10-02
Another view from behind the stern post. Note the hole for the stop water between stern post and wood keel.
Another view from behind the stern post. Note the hole for the stop water between stern post and wood keel. 2004-10-31
Ribbands completed and set to what will become plank lines (with some adjustment as things played out).
Ribbands completed and set to what will become plank lines (with some adjustment as things played out). 2005-01-08
Ribbands - another view
Ribbands - another view 2005-01-08
Another shot of the completed frames. Note the area where the wood keel meets the forefoot/stem area. This needed quite
stem area. This needed quite 2004-10-31
A closer shot of the framing. Nice curves!
A closer shot of the framing. Nice curves! 2005-01-08
An aft view of the completed framing.
An aft view of the completed framing. 2005-01-08
Another aft view
Another aft view 2005-01-08
A frontal view.
A frontal view. 2005-01-08
A pile of Atlantic White white cedar I scored! About 900 bf. Probably twice what I needed, but the rest was easily sold
A pile of Atlantic White white cedar I scored! About 900 bf. Probably twice what I needed, but the rest was easily sold
Loaded and ready to go!
Loaded and ready to go! 2004-05-13
AWC is the most beautiful, fragrant wood I've worked with. However, it's quite knotty, and nearly all of my pl
AWC is the most beautiful, fragrant wood I've worked with. However, it's quite knotty, and nearly all of my pl
Book matched planking sections ready to be scarfed together and then planed. This is a tedious process, but the sweep o
Book matched planking sections ready to be scarfed together and then planed. This is a tedious process, but the sweep o
Garboard, broad strake and stealer planks installed. Fitting another plank here.
Garboard, broad strake and stealer planks installed. Fitting another plank here. 2005-07-24
Another view of the planking process.
Another view of the planking process. 2005-07-24
Planking coming along. Note the framed mold I used to shape the lead ballast keel, which is sited in place.
Planking coming along. Note the framed mold I used to shape the lead ballast keel, which is sited in place. 2002-01-31
Another view of planking and the ballast keel mold.
Another view of planking and the ballast keel mold. 2002-01-31
This is the underside of the planking. Photo taken with the hull still upside down.
This is the underside of the planking. Photo taken with the hull still upside down. 2005-07-24
This is part of a collection of wheel weights I accumulated to make the ballast keel. I simply asked around at local tir
This is part of a collection of wheel weights I accumulated to make the ballast keel. I simply asked around at local tir
I used the same gas grill to melt the weights. I melted the weights in a turkey pot. This yielded lead pancakes weighin
I used the same gas grill to melt the weights. I melted the weights in a turkey pot. This yielded lead pancakes weighin
wheel weight ingots (1,050 lbs total)
wheel weight ingots (1,050 lbs total) 2002-01-24
This is the mold for the ballast keel.
This is the mold for the ballast keel. 2002-01-31
Smelting tank. An old welded seam water tank from our cottage.
Smelting tank. An old welded seam water tank from our cottage. 2002-02-01
Tank loaded with lead ingots. Everything's ready to go.
Tank loaded with lead ingots. Everything's ready to go. 2002-02-01
Getting things hot. Note that the tank is supported by a cast iron stool. The cinder blocks on each end are only there
Getting things hot. Note that the tank is supported by a cast iron stool. The cinder blocks on each end are only there
Really hot now...getting ready.
Really hot now...getting ready. 2002-02-01
Lead ingots are partially melted.
Lead ingots are partially melted. 2002-02-01
Liquid starting to pour.
Liquid starting to pour. 2002-02-01
Casting nearly done.
Casting nearly done. 2002-02-01
Whew! Done for now. Actually, I had to do this over again because the sides of the mold bulged out and the shape of the
Whew! Done for now. Actually, I had to do this over again because the sides of the mold bulged out and the shape of the
Planked! Note the mahogany sheerstrake, done in the Herreshoff style.
Planked! Note the mahogany sheerstrake, done in the Herreshoff style. 2007-11-27
Another view.
Another view. 2007-11-27
Yet again.
Yet again. 2007-11-27
More photos coming...
More photos coming... 2007-11-27
Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:00:54
Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:00:54 2007-11-27
Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:00:55
Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:00:55 2007-11-27
Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:00:56
Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:00:56 2007-11-27
Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:00:57
Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:00:57 2007-11-27
Hull faired, caulked, waterline scribed, prime painted. Wow!
Hull faired, caulked, waterline scribed, prime painted. Wow! 2007-11-27
More photos coming...
More photos coming... 2007-11-27
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:57:39
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:57:39 2007-11-27
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:57:42
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:57:42 2007-11-27
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:05
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:05 2007-11-27
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:06
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:06 2007-11-27
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:10
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:10 2007-11-27
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:15
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:15 2007-11-27
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:38
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:38 2007-11-27
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:40
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:40 2007-11-27
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:39
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:39 2007-11-27
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:43
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:43 2007-11-27
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:54
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:54 2007-11-27
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:56
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:58:56 2007-11-27
Hull in the slings ready to turn over.
Hull in the slings ready to turn over. 2007-11-27
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:39:49
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:39:49 2007-11-27
Lift off.
Lift off. 2007-11-27
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:41:00
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:41:00 2007-11-27
Hull is turning. My Dad and my son helping out (for once!)
Hull is turning. My Dad and my son helping out (for once!) 2007-11-27
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:40:59
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:40:59 2007-11-27
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:40:26
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:40:26 2007-11-27
Very easily turning over. I'm enjoying the moment with my father and my son. Piece of cake!
Very easily turning over. I'm enjoying the moment with my father and my son. Piece of cake! 2007-11-27
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:40:49
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:40:49 2007-11-27
Sitting pretty on the boat stands
Sitting pretty on the boat stands 2007-11-27
Bow view. I can't wait to get those molds out of there.
Bow view. I can't wait to get those molds out of there. 2007-11-27
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:40:25
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:40:25 2007-11-27
Sheer plank has been riveted to top of frames. When the sheer clamp is installed, the lower part of the sheer strake wil
Sheer plank has been riveted to top of frames. When the sheer clamp is installed, the lower part of the sheer strake wil
Riveting the sheer strake to the top of the frame. I threaded a short length of a bronze bolt through the small block in
Riveting the sheer strake to the top of the frame. I threaded a short length of a bronze bolt through the small block in
An inside view from aft. First coat of primer has been applied.
An inside view from aft. First coat of primer has been applied. 2006-11-26
Starting to bevel the sheer strake.
Starting to bevel the sheer strake. 2006-11-26
Deck beams2.jpg
Deck beams2.jpg 2008-03-15
Deck beams1.jpg
Deck beams1.jpg 2008-03-15
Ready for decking.jpg
Ready for decking.jpg 2008-03-15
Ready for decking2.jpg
Ready for decking2.jpg 2008-03-15
chainplates 003.jpg
chainplates 003.jpg 2008-10-13
decks 001.jpg
decks - dynel, epoxy and primed.jpg 2008-10-13
cockpit floor beams 005.jpg
cockpit 005.jpg 2008-10-13
decks 004.jpg
decks 004.jpg 2008-10-13
Aft deck. Seat beams 006.jpg
Aft deck 006.jpg 2008-10-13
ballast keel 008.jpg
ballast keel being jacked into position 008.jpg 2008-10-13
decks 007.jpg
decks 007.jpg 2008-10-13
ballast keel 009.jpg
ballast keel 009.jpg 2008-10-13
seats 011.jpg
seats 011.jpg 2008-10-13
decks 010.jpg
decks.jpg 2008-10-13
seats 013.jpg
seats 013.jpg 2008-10-13
seats 012.jpg
seats 012.jpg 2008-10-13