: I've been working on the BETA version of the Matunuck for Chesapeake Light
: Craft for the past few months and I must say this has been one of the most
: interesting builds I've done. Nick does some pretty neat stuff with
: plywood. It was fascinating watching the shape appear as it was wired
: together. And equally amazing that some of those parts didn't break
: considering the bends demanded from them. A lot of fiberglass reinforced
: packing tape is used (see album) to not only keep those parts from
: breaking (it's put on the outside of several parts while bending) but to
: assemble the deck and hull. There is no sheer clamp, the joint is
: filletted and taped inside. I bookmatched walnut burl on the decks and
: coaming ring. The boat still needs final sanding and varnish and
: outfitting the cockpit. For you surfers out there, the bottom has quite a
: bit of rocker and Nick has figured out how to put a concave in the nose
: that flattens out in the tail. You can see it in the tail photo. Pretty
: impressive. I haven't put fins on and may not. They're not allowed in most
: competition and beach landings are easier without them. I put two layers
: of 4 oz 'glass on the bottom, the rest of the boat is one layer of 4 oz.
: Weighs around 20 pounds right now, will be 23 or so when outfitted.

: George K

Looks very cool, nice work

Bill H.