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Looks awesome!

If it was me, I'd go outboard on a bracket too. You gain cockpit space as well.

Thanks Jeff and Eric. I spent the day today wrapping up the last project of clearing space for the strongback. Will hopefully get it put together tomorrow.

Strong back and frames material are procured. Boat will be standard sheer with a center console and remote steering. Built for use in the Back and Core Sounds, as well as inland lakes (primarily Jordan). I’ll be building with the optional 1/4” hull panels and a doubled 3/4” transom. I’m currently th...

Overthinking? Ha I might have you beat.

I joined these boards over 8 years ago. I purchased my first set of plans (FS14) more than 5 years ago.

Life has constantly been in the way. I’m finally in a place where I can start.

No, I won’t be using a kit.

Not necessarily but it is straight. I will check on the plans but the baseline is not always parallel to the keel. I couldn't find a reference to the baseline on the transom (probably because it is a projection). I will be starting my jig in the next couple of weeks. I hate to hijack Stinkyface's t...

Jacques,

Is the last 63.125" of the keel parallel with the baseline?

Stick with the plans. Tom Tom, it's a rebuild. As far as the foam, I'd seal the compartments and foam with closed-cell foam like sold at Boat Builder Central . No limber holes. In the catastrophic event that a compartment was compromised, the foam takes up the available space and retains the buoyan...

What sheet are the transom braces on?