2nd layer done

 the surface will be sanded fair before the next layer goes on

staples and straps have been removed

2nd layer of veneer started

 wedges driven under the straps align "wild" edges

 wax paper facilitates removal after cure

plenty of wedges

1st layer of cedar veneer done

 Cedar veneers glued edge to edge

 1st layer of 1/8" cedar veneer done and sanded

pencil lines show stringer locations for accurate stapling of the next layer

Enthusiasm is growing!

Family interest arranges a viewing

1st layer of cedar veneer started

 veneers glued edge to edge and to the stringers/gunnels/keel

veneers held with straps and staples

Stringers faired and ready

 stringers faired in at bow

 and at stern

tapered stringer's free ends held fair with fishing line

drainage channels along bilge stringers

Making cedar veneer - lots of it!

Planing 1/8" red cedar veneers 

each hull gets 3 layers

approx 1200 sq ft needed for floats and mainhull