10. Garboard Plank; STERN

In figure 15 the garboard plank has been fitted. Sections AA - DD show the various angles the garboard plank goes through when it’s actually fitted to the hull. This change of angle is what accounts for its odd shape, from vertical at the stern to almost horizontal at midships then back to vertical at the stem. The variation in this plank can at times be great; this is why the garboard plank should be made from wider material than the other hull planks.

 I haven’t gone into edge bevelling of the planks. As this is more than likely a double planked model and as such some small gaps at this stage would not be seen and I wouldn’t worry with a second planked hull. However if your planking is working exceptionally well and you are satisfied then you could leave it as a single planked hull. It is up to you, there is short discussion later concerning edge bevelling.

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