I didn't get out to the boat last night to put in the fillet under the the aft beam butt strap. So this morning I did that first thing, then did some carpentry and epoxy work for the beam recess. Then I went back and put on the first layer of fiberglass under the butt strap. It was not easy and I got a bit of epoxy on my arms, But it was not a nightmare. I wet out the fiberglass on the workbench, then rolled it up, then took to the butt strap and with one arm around each side of the butt strap I unrolled it and smoothed it out. Then I proceeded to fool with it to try to get to lay just right. I only stopped fooling with it when it seemed like each time I touched it I made it worse. Here is the picture of how I left it.
I cut the glass too long so I will cut off the excess with a dremel tomorrow. Also as mentioned I continued work on the forward beam recess. I cut and installed the outboard side end support and the forward bolt structure pieces.
If the weather is dry tomorrow I will cut and install the walls. and get the second layer of glass on the inside of the butt strap.
Taking a broader view, as I'm nearing completion of the second beam recess, I will start drilling, filling and adding backing for the rudder gudgeons, then working on structure for the main hatch, then structure for a smaller hatch forward. Things not to forget: bow and transom lights, bow cleat, and capsized flotation, and (oh yeah) the mast.
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