Not much new!

The boat is on back on its "feet" again!

All exterior lamination has been done. Now I can walk safely on the inside without the risk of cracking the putty bonds.

To brace the top and bottom laminates where layer overlaps were less extensive I applied an extra tape 0/90 280gsm between the arms mounting areas estending about 350 mm each side.

Unless you're a feather weight, walking on the unsupported cabin floor panels is a bit risky. To be able to work confortably on that section i built this simple jig out of some tube stock I had with some minor adaptations.

Here the jig can be seen in place and it works just fune. It's very easy to install from the inside without the need to get into the tight space.

Most recent work was to laminate the UD's across the cabin floor each side of the beam mounts.

Plans ask for 150mm wide 500gsm UD. I only have 100mm wide tape so I put two extra layer of 0/90 underneath one 200mm and the 2nd 150mm. That should give an equivalent 100 mm wide 780gsm plus some distributed reenforcement which I hope it will be an adequate compensation.

Next job is to complete the inside taping of the dagger board case,front bunker tops and bow inteior sealing and bonding.

Then, I'll be ready to open up the slots for the beams. Still a lot of work ahead!

On another register I've been tempted to go for a custom made carbon wing mast. Still waiting for cotations for the alluminum poles ( like Sparcraft F 185C). I'm pretty aware of the risks involved once you get into carbon mast building but I can´t resist the challenge!

I'm sure a boat such as an F22 can gain a lot of extra speed from a properly designed and built carbon wing mast with variable section.

Will see!

If anybody as any good inputs on this subject I would appreciate.