Spray by Jeff Preisler - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 3/8" = 1'

[Jeff preisler]

For my next project I decided on Joshua Slocum's Spray from BlueJacket Shipcrafters.  After reading over build manual and viewing some of the build logs my 1st thing was to make that ship building cradle that others have made.  This cradle was not expensive and easy to construct, I should have made this a while ago as it's adjustable and will work with my future builds.  I assembled the Keel and bulk heads, then I added some filler blocks at the bow to give the planks more gluing area.  I recently built an addition on to my workbench as it was way to cluttered before.

Edited December 23, 2024 by Jeff preisler

[Jeff preisler]

Over the holidays, I was able to get a good start on the planking.  After soaking the planks in water and using my hot iron bending tool I was able to get the curve close enough to my liking.   I use a combination of medium CA and Tite-bond 2 wood glue for adhering planks.

[Jeff preisler]

Finished up the planking this evening.  Per kit instructions, I used the narrower 1/8-inch planks at the turn of the bilge as it was easier to go around the sharper curves.  I tapered the planks at the bow, and also had to add 4 cheater planks, (2 per side).  Just have to do some more sanding and filling, then I can move on to working on the deck.

[Jim Lad]

A very pleasing little craft to build, Jeff, and one that has an association with Oz as he visited Sydney on his epic circumnavigation.

 

John

[Jsk]

'Sailing Alone Around the World' should be required reading for all MSW members. One of my favorite books of all time. I'll be enjoying watching your build.

[Jeff preisler]

After applying automotive filler and sanding of the hull, I marked out and cut the square holes on the sub deck for the rail stanchions.  Glued the sub deck down then carefully cut out the stanchion notches on the margin plank.  Next, I stained the main decking, and brush painted the margin plank with a greenish grey color.  After some trimming/sanding and I was sure everything was going to line up, I glued it altogether.

  

Edited Sunday at 09:22 PM by Jeff preisler