Concept to Reality
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Building the hull (1 of 4) 
Deck details and masts
Rigging and Sails
Shipping
Maintenance
Building the Hull Stage 1
As mentioned previously, we create templates for the ribs or bulk-heads required to build the hull. We then cut and create those sections and place them in position on the keel, which itself is built-up from several scarfed pieces, very much like the original.
We use a variety of grades and types of hard- and soft-woods, depending on the purpose, location and function. Wood grain often being an additional factor since the grain has to look natural at scale.
The sections are then shaped and sanded to allow for planking to be applied in a smooth and fluent manner. The picture above shows a completed set of bulkheads for a bathtub shaped 16th century galleon, below the frame of an 18th century ship's boat.
Hull construction of a modern Johnbson 75 motor yacht.
After a yacht hull has been completely planked, she is sanded smooth and fair, and subsequently coated with our own epoxy-resin recipe creating an incredibly strong and resilient hull.
The finished and base-coated half hull of a Blue Star 36.6 MKII is shown below.
