Extra Hull protection

Scribe the line....

Since I like the idea of being able to beach a cat when the conditions allow, I've chosen the option of installing a 6 in. wide ( 3in. on each hull half ) high density insert along the keel.

After forming glueing and smoothing the vertical planks,


cut out the original foam...... although it may seem strange to pass up the opportunity to use power tools, since were only dealing with foam and not Alabama white oak, using a simple hand saw lets me control the cut while reducing the possibility of doing major accidental damage if I were to screw up when using a skill saw, a chain saw or some other testosterone tool. Plus, if he were around, I think it would make my grandaddy proud.

remove the 3 in. wide strip......

flop it back and forth to test the strengths of your glue joints just for fun......


prepare the edge to receive the high density foam. Here I'm using a flat auto body style sander loaded with 36grit open coat sand paper......( cuts foam just like it was the top of your nuckles)