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txt We continue to work on cabin prototyping. Slow going. The sides slope 3 degrees.<br>The "wind wings" have a horizontal angle of 7 degrees. The front windows slope 10<br>degrees. These intersecting angles make it difficult to compute panel shapes.<br>And then there are the errors ...
jpg 141006_2679 . 1 BC EB Foredeck supports were meant<br>as prototypes but may be used<br>in final product
jpg 141006_2681 . 1 BC EB Cabin roof will have same camber<br>as the foredeck
jpg 141008_2682 . 1 BC EB We are finally closing in on cabin design.
jpg 141008_2686 . 1 BC EB Windows sizes may decrease<br>a little
jpg 141008_2688 . 1 BC EB After a struggle we have a<br>symmetric cabin
jpg 141011_0755 . 1 BC EB Planing cabin frame to fix an error
jpg 141011_0757 . 1 BC EB Check to see if windows look okay
jpg 141013_0760 . 1 BC EB Cabin roof support headed to Davey<br>Jones' locker for pressure treatment
jpg 141013_0762 . 1 BC EB Back to the surface after 150 psi<br>water pressure
jpg 141013_0763 . 1 BC EB Makeshift downrigger weight.<br>Five pounds of timber washers<br>almost compensate for the<br>board's 6.5 pounds buoyancy.
jpg 141013_0769 . 1 BC EB Cabin roof support in bending jig
jpg 141013_0770 . 1 BC EB Bent to 1-1/2" camber in 5 feet
jpg 141013_0774 . 1 BC EB Another view of bent support
jpg 141013_0777 . 1 BC EB Two 5/8" nuts and a 1/4" metal<br>bar give the 1-1/2" camber
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