First building by Grand-Largue

Traditional gaff cutter, 5.5 m in length
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ebihen18_gl_1-0 Backbone and bulkheads are bolted to the building gig. See also the stem bevel made with several plywood layers.
Backbone and bulkheads are bolted to the building gig. See also the stem bevel made with several plywood layers.
ebihen18_gl_1-1 Many parts are already in place. Only the first layer of transom is fitted, showing bulkheads ends coming into mortices.
Many parts are already in place. Only the first layer of transom is fitted, showing bulkheads ends coming into mortices.
ebihen18_gl_1-2 Planking starts at mid height. Plywood strips ensure proper alignment of each set.
Planking starts at mid height. Plywood strips ensure proper alignment of each set.
ebihen18_gl_1-3 Planking is done alternatively port and starboard.
Planking is done alternatively port and starboard.
ebihen18_gl_1-4 Forward ends of planks.
Forward ends of planks.
ebihen18_gl_1-5 Planking completed and ready for sanding.
Planking completed and ready for sanding.