The coaming on the plans shows it protruding all the way around the cockpit. This would keep the drips from coming in, but would hurt on long passages sitting on the rail. With the auto bailer installed, I am not too concerned about the small amount of drips to come aboard.
Several other builders and users have opted to terminate the coaming at the center thwart, thus leaving the deck smooth for hiking. Decisions to come...
May 23, 2015
I have enough scraps of 1/4" okoume to splice together enough 3.5" boards to get around the cockpit. Scarphs were cut for the side pieces, and I will cut the scarph on the bow and stern pieces prior to bending. Due to my wallet being stolen, it will be a week until I can build the steam box as I have no credit card or access to my bank account!
May 25,2015
Cut the pieces for the rub rail from 1"x1" mahogany. I will need to scarph to make 18 lengths, but it should work ok. I still need to round off the decking edge and sand the deck. This weeks projects...
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