The knee brace was laminated with two layers of hardwood placed with at 90 degrees to each other side by side and glued. final shaping was done by trial and error and the knee glued and secured in place with brass screws. The cheeks were later built up to make it a sold block between the sheeting to eliminate spaces for better waterproofing and strength in the bow.
The side frame battens were laminated from 2 layers of 20 mm hoop pine again laminated in situ for maximum strength. The positions of the battens were taken from the plans to suit the fit out locations of the seats, bunks and shelving. They were butted into the the stern with a cleat fitted to secure both together and stop housed into the bow stem. The battens were then shaped to fit the bulk head sides so sheeting would sit neatly for maximum support and bond to the frame.
The frames were now checked for completion and satisfactory lines and all readied for sheeting.
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