In the last two weeks I have almost finished sanding and priming the outside of the hull and the boat was turned over. Turnover day is always a milestone in boat building; it marks the day the boat goes from a project to a real boat. I modified the plans so the hull would be 13′ 10″ long. I measured the hull and it came out to be 14′ 1″; oh well that’s bodybuilding. Now it is time for sanding, taping, sanding, glassing, sanding, filling, sanding and priming the inside of the hull which means I am still 2 months away from launch.
The Candlefish 13 has a bridge deck in the center of the boat which is great for storage but can be in the way. I decided that I am going to move the bridge deck forward by about 6 inches to make more room just behind it. Lots of fun work ahead and it is now a real boat.
Looks just as handsome in the picture as in person!