Rudder under construction

Two hours of work with my number 4 and I have a 22mm thick blank that is slowly taking the shape if a rudder. 

Test of glue joins

It's always a good idea to test how well your glue holds up (i.e read the manual and discover you've glued together things that's not meant to be together at all). 

All seems well, the glue holds up well, and a couple of minutes with a pull saw and a chisel have the part looking as it is supposed to

Centreboard

Two hours in the garage and I have a centreboard. Some sanding and then the dreaded glassing. 
Before that I have to do some cleaning of the garage. For that reason, and to avoid getting dust in my lungs when sanding, I have bought myself a shop vac. 

More progress!

Beveled the last bulkheads and propped one of the sides sheats up on the bulkheads. I assume everyone does it. Lots of work for nothing more than the possibility to see ones progress. It's big!

Last bulkheads glued!

Two sessions in the garage with the son saw the pieces of wood cut, and an hour and a bit by myself later they are glued together.  Note to self: buy more clamps.. (No one has ever said that before)

With the sidearms glued to the bulkhead you get an impression of how big she will be, quite big actually. I'll try to build all small part before assembly, there won't be much room left on the garage after. 

Rudder fittings

Bought rudder fittings today. The 8mm pin apparently is for a 49er and prized there after.. Looked to good to not buy though. Altogether 1000 SEK (about $150), the small boat specific parts adds up to a substantial part of the whole cost for a goat. 

Oops!

This is not the right way to make the bevels on the transom!