This week we started stitching the panels together. A 1.5mm bit was used to drill holes along both sides the floor panels, roughly 5mm from the edge and about 3 inches apart. Once the second panel (lower bilge) was offered up to the floor and shaped as appropriate, we started stitching, twisting the wire just loosely at first.
Once both sides were stitched in and pulled tightish, we added the center station mould and stitched that into the floor panel. This gave us the rough shape. Clamps at the 'bow' and 'stern' also helped to hold the basic shape.
looks good, taking up the profile nicely.
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