We were
recently commissioned to build an Iain
Oughtred 'Tammie Norrie' for a client in
Melbourne who wanted a lovely
traditional looking boat to use on Port
Philip Bay.
Using computer faired panels, moulds
and our building jig greatly simplified
the building of the hull. Everything was
setup in hours. And because we had
faired everything using our Rhino3D CAD
we new she would look perfectly
fair.
This is our own designed
building jig. The jig sets up your
moulds and transom in a few hours. The
Jig accurately spaces the moulds at the
correct station spacing.
Here Bob (aka Bob the
Boatbuilder) is attaching the laminated
stem to the first mould in readiness to
fit the Keelson. Included in the kit is
a mould to laminate the stem/s.
Close up of the keelson
fitted to the stem. The keelson is then
faired into the stem.
Mahogany transom fitted.
The building jig has the correct transom
angle pre-cut. Included in our kits is a
pattern for the transom.
Interior colour is a Blue/Grey and the timbers finished in Marine
Varnish. All timbers are Mahogany and Australian Cedar. Shown here
is the Mast Partner and Belay Pin.
Thwarts and centreboard
case fitted. Floorboards are mahogany
and secured with bronze screws.
Another view of the mast partner.
Here's the little girl on her
trailer.
Doesn't she have a nice B.....
The Stern sheets in Australian Red
Cedar.
Centre Thwart and Rowlocks
or Oarlocks, whatever you call them they
are sand cast Bronze. Available in Top
Mount (shown) or Angle Mount. See our online
shop.
Here she is all finished
and afloat for the first time. You
wouldn't believe that's Port Phillip
Bay, looks like the Whitsunday's...
