Keelson in the jig.
This is the keelson, laminated and in place. We used West Systems epoxy with a low-density filler. The keelson planks were sanded with rough sandpaper to improve the join.
Laminating the keelson and drawing bulkheads
Kvark is a homemade plywood boat to cross the Atlantic in 2018-2019
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