I once read a great description of carving as the 'Art of removing wood' and indeed this is the stage we have got to. Both layers of the keelson are fixed and D has been fairing them to correct shape. This has resulted in a large pile of shavings - I look at them and try not to think of the cost of the sawdust we are generating...... With the keelson faired, the next step is the fitting of the beam shelf which is a task involving bending a recalcitrant length of wood in two different planes at the same time hence the array of clamps and rope.
My follower has asked for an indication of size for the boat. She is
- Length over deck 5.71m 18’9”
- Length waterline 5.41m 17’9”
- Beam 2.13m 7’0”
- Draught 0.83m 2’9”
- Displacement 1497 kgs
- Ballast Ratio 45%
- Hull shape round bilge
- Total sail area 24.6 sq.m. 265 sq.ft.
And details can be found at http://seashellboats.co.uk/golant-gaffer/
My follower has asked for an indication of size for the boat. She is 
