View larger image . Nesting the Vaka (mainhull) panels requires 6 sheets (3 per half-side) of 1/4″ [5mm] thick marine plywood. The location of the scarf joints need to offset from each succeeding panels, in order to attain a stronger hull. Each scarf requires a feathered length of 4″ [102mm]. The mainhull bulkhead and frame … More Nesting the Mainhull Panel
The jig (used later as bulkheads) have 1″x1″ [25x25mm] wood battens on the edges, in order to facilitate the assembly of the top and side panels by screws. Each side of the Aka is 8 ft [2.44 m] long. The dry-fitting of the Aka above is for a 16 ft [4.88m] BOA, suitable for a … More Assembled Aka
View larger image. I marked the Aka plot points indicated in the plans for the side, top, and bottom panels, then traced its outline on the remaining area of the 4′ x 8′ marine plywood. I can fit 6 pcs of the side panels in one sheet while the remaining 2 side panels on the … More Nesting Parts on Plywood
The L20 Trimaran Project 