Drifter 17 Main Hull 4

1 1/2" x 2 1/2" spruce stringer for the bowsprit.




Layout and fit 1/4" plywood for the wing deck between the beams. Glass and sand the bottom before installing with bronze ring shank nails.




Temporary braces to support wing deck. Galley counter is made as part of the wing deck.




Foredeck framing installed and 1/8" ply bottom of deck overhang in place. Glass and sand this piece before installing.




Foredeck installed.




Fitting and installing the cabin sides. The lower panel is installed first, then the beveled cleat to joint the top and bottom pieces. Laminate the curved cleats for the top of the cabin, and install them, before cutting out the windows.







Installing the mast beam and hatch stringers.







Cabin top frames. Use long screws through the cabin side and hatch stringer.




Blocking for jib sail track.




Forward hatch framing.




Mast beam and forward cabin top with hatch frame.




Cabin front framing.








Fit and install cabin top and front.




Cockpit hatches.



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