JEM Watercraft

Thanks. Very interesting shots.

I only hope my own craftsmanship is as good.

Has there been any leakage through the rear corners? I don't quite see how your seals meet there.

Haven't had her wet yet, Dan. But I doubt there'll be any significant water entering throught the hatch.
The weather strip runs along the back of the opening below
the hinges.......

...........and meets the side pieces at the corners......

Thanks again.

The closeup lets me see it.

Didn't have time to do much this weekend so just gave her a "go fast " stripe to tie in with the green interior.

shouldn't "go fast" stripes be red?

Yeah, you're probably right Andrew but red might have frightened the fish.

Hi all. Just an update after a month of further distractions...
Have finished the forward deck, grab handles, removable seat platform and the final coat of varnish on all upper surfaces.









So....what's left to do?
Graphite coats on bottom hull panels and varnish the remainder of the hull.
Hoping to get her wet soon.
Then I can determine optimum position for the seat and so attach eyelets for it to clip to.......and workout best position for the rod holders

John, you are going to ENJOY that boat like (almost) nothing ever before.

Yes, I think you're right Jack.

Hooray!! After waiting weeks, finally cracked it for a day when spare time coincided with a bit of sunshine. Temperature in my work shed at last edged up passed about 12 degrees so I took the chance to apply the first graphite coat to the hull.
Taped her up ready for it about 3 weeks ago

First coat.