Erecting the Strongback

Here, Stations One through Four are in place.  I elected to use removable stations rather than bonded in bulkheads, thereby adding some steps.  I was in explorer mode rather than planning mode.  In the photo, I'm getting the stem out of a piece of old-growth douglas fir.

Lofting and the Strongback

Lofting with Reuel's simpler designs is quite easy compared to traditionally planked designs with compound curves.  The combined lines plan is behind me.  The stations are lifted right off the lines plan.

The Design

This blog details the construction of a commissioned design for an 1890's steam launch.  The design was created by Reuel B. Parker, whose construction methods are sturdy and proven.