Actually what I am showing as day 7 has been going on for several days, but just a few minutes at time. Building the laminated coaming. Just hitting a few high points here but I have a full how-to video on my web site.

I have a form I build the body around. I take it off, flatten both the top and bottom and then laminate the rim.  I use long strips here because they are easier to work with than the full width strips for the body. For those I use much shorter strips.

After the glue dries it is time to finish the coaming. I strap it to my bench and start planing with block plane. Doesn’t take long to have it flat. I spend some time sanding and making the coaming look good. I rounder over the edges with a router and them more sanding.

Last step is some primer since this one is going to be painted instead of the usually natural finish I use. Then some more sanding and filling some gaps and some more sanding. And the final coat of finish. Black.

Meanwhile, time to start skinning the boat.