As the title implies, it feels like I have rounded the corner when I get to this point.

First order of business was to go back and relash a couple of stringers. This photo is probably a bit confusing but you are looking at the end of the sliding seat unit resting on the frame. The unit is resting on the lashing. Taking it in and out is would eventually wear out the lashings so I needed to fix it…. or rather fix all 6 of them.

The fix was simple enough. Just cut a notch in the frame for the lashing to rest in and that would keep it out-of-the-way.  Then lash the stringer with an H lashing.

With that done the frame is finished and it’s time to apply the oil. This is not one of my favorite jobs but I do love watching the wood change as the oil is applied! I love the look of oiled WRC.

I have finished the outriggers, I am just waiting on the hardware to arrives so I can mount them to the frame. I oiled the outriggers and seat frame.

Once I get everything fitted and I will apply the varnish. I was going to varnish now, but I had second thoughts and decided to wait.

Once the oil has had a couple of days to dry it will be ready to start skinning. Next I need to  building a set of oars. For the first time I feel like I can see the end of this project. There is still a lot left to do but it feels like it is getting close.