Building the cockpit

Building the cockpit

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Building the cockpit - Widgeon, top rib, cockpit, interior

The first part of building the cockpit was to layout the lines for where the ribs will be cut. Most sneakboxes I have seen use a rectangular opening. I prefer to mirror the curvature of the side planking. The plans call for 11 1/2" off of the edge. There is a 1/2" cockpit liner that is attached to the ribs after they are cut.

The first step is to install the side shelves and supports. The plans call for 1/2" thick material. The material was prepared and I scribed the edges and...
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Completing cockpit and interior

After installing the shelves on either side of the boat, I fitted and installed white oak mounting points for the oar locks.

The next step was to temporarily attach supports for the frames prior to cutting them for the cockpit opening. I then cut the ribs and installed a 1/2” by 1” cockpit liner. I carefully sprung and marked the curve to get a nice fit at the ends.

Using a compass and some can lids I came up with a nice profile for the stern knee. I made a template prior to cutting white...
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