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feb. 2011 048 bilgebox layout detail showing 3/16" slot for supports

feb. 2011 047 second 3/4" glued up with temporary screws. topsides and bilge turn filetted with 24 oz. woven roving overlay extending forward beyond bilge bilge box area.

feb. 2011 046 lower half w/temporary screws thru original transom skin inside and outside

feb. 2011 045 1st layer install - lower half w/temp. strongback straight-edge. extra 24oz. woven roving incorporated within glue-up

feb. 2011 043 1st layer rabbeted joint

feb. 2011 041 first layer ripped in half for ease of glue-up (manageable & less risk of air entrapment/voids)

3/4" marine ply - 1st layer

door skin and hot-glue scribe pattern

cleaned up and sanded

feb. 2011 037 temporary "strong-back" straight edge to support "flexy tranny"

Thanks Bob, Harvey, and Joe for your comments; much appreciated. Yes, when I was considering a "Panga" type vessel I was hovering around 18 to 20ft. Fuel economy and shallow draft for Honaunau is critical. But, I cant see adding some length. I've seen that project (fine job by the way) here...

Afterthought #3, If one thinks they have a suspect core, DON'T GUESS or just make a tiny exploratory hole. Core sample it with a large (1" or 2" or more) hole saw. We have the means these days to make such "surgery" disappear with epoxies & such. Anything else is gambling with your (and...

Thanks you guys. That did the trick! Did three photos at a time and occasionally just one. Really appreciate contact with a great bunch of folks. Mahalo Nui Loa (thank you very much) and Aloha for now Tim

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misc2 031- Honaunau boat ramp area -deep vee's don't have a chance here.- Pu'u Honua O Honaunau "City of Refuge" South Kona, Big Island, HI

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misc2 046-all foam flotation cleared out in 30 min. w/4 1/2" wire wheel on a right angle grinder. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIP.!!!

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