Saturday, warmest day of year so far

martin ferwerda

W/C Canoes
Made some use of the nice weather, thought folks might be interested in a few canoe rib bending images


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I like it. Thanks. Hopefully I'll be doing this soon on a new build.

What structural element are the ribs and half ribs nailed to? I assume it must be a longitudinal 'stringer' recessed into the mold specifically for securing the half ribs primarily?
 
I think most folks call them bilge stringers, they are recessed into the form itself, and they are there because it is a old Thompson form, they are kind a pain to plank around, never sure when a tack is next it, or on top of it, under the planks.

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