Project Dogwood - (USS NC)

That detailed answer is much appreciated Kevin. I owe all y'all a frosty beverage for your advice and discussion.

 

Also 1/8" is the restriction on the Spartans we use so.....

 

No build pics yet, but check out this goober on the USS NC.

 

First look at the theoretical stringer and WL.
Pink = 1/8" stringer
Black = 1/4" WL
Red = 3/8" Deck
Hash up = 1" below top of WL
Hash down = 1" below bottom of WL

 

What are the Purple and orange tape lines?

 

My camera is color blind.
In my shop that orange is red and that purple is pink.

The orange is the 3/8" deck rim.
The purple is the 1/8" stringer.

 

And here I thought it was just "Fabulous"!

 

All taped up for float tests. (Bottom hull in second pic)

 

NC is taped up and ready to cut.
Going for 33.5ish lbs.
1.5" hard area in the bow.
1" hard area in the stern.
26 ribs. 25 @ 1/4" and 1 @5/16"

 

After some discussion with folks who have been built several NCs and talking through my over thinking on the bulge I've decided to lighten her up a bit and get a bit more freeboard.
Might do another float test before I cut it, we'll see how I feel once I get back from this work trip.

 

New float test was educational.

Going to shoot for 30-32 lbs for final weight.
Some of that is going to the bow to bring that down a bit.

I liked the last float test spot due to a shaded picnic table. But this spot makes it even easier with the scale right on the dock. Totally avoids walking in/out of the pond.