The next step in the boat construction is creating the deck. The is the most pertinent part of making it watertight, as if there is a leak, it will likely come from the joint between the fiberglass and the deck. Another aspect of the deck that needs to be considered is how I will access the inside of the hull while keeping it watertight. To begin working on that design, I started with a 2D sketch in Fusion 360 to get the general layout of the access ports. The plan is as follows:
The deck as a whole will be a PVC sheet (I didn't even know they made those) cut in the shape of the hulls. They will be almost symmetric to match the almost symmetric hulls that support them. Then, cut out of the larger PVC deck will be two access ports. In the bow section, there will be a quick access port that can be twisted open to sponge out leakages or change batteries if necessary --In the field work—however, it it is a very small opening, and isn't large enough for any handiwork to be done through it. Covering the stern and mid sections will be an acrylic sheet, that will not only be see-through, but also much larger allowing some "drydock" operations to be performed.
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Mary Ellen Carsley
11/4/2022 12:31:16
Don't forget you 11/1 post! Looks like good progress! Remember to post your fall/winter goals as soon as possible. This is what you hope to accomplish be mid-February which will be our next review. Looking forward to meeting with you this month to catch up in detail!
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