Frames alligned and set

        

The frames are finally set in place and ready to be notched for the keel.   I had to do quite a bit of alligning, adjusting and shimming to get the hull shape the way I wanted it.   Somehow everything is level and straight.   The next step will be notching the centers of the frames for the keel.   The keel will be 4" wide, and 2" thick solid Oak and should stand up to hitting Lake Erie logs at 25mph.    The skeg will be fastened to the keel, and will provide an incredibly strong backbone for the boat.   The length so far is just over 16', and with the stem on and the motor transom it is looking more like 22' for an overall length.   I shortened the space between the frames and lost a little length, but it had to be done to fit the hull in the garage.   The stem will be built on the hull while in the garage, but the motor transom will have to be put on after the hull is flipped and out of the garage.   We are still aiming for a hull flip at or before fall of this year.