Final setting of all the bulkheads.

 

I set all the bulk heads in place and used the orange store $1.00 clamps to hold the bulk heads in place. One thing to note here is that it is important is I set every second bulkhead at exactly 48″ inches on center measured from the transom. This is to have the 4′ x 8′ marine plywood panels line up with the bulkhead beams for support at the seams and something to screw them down to.


Notice the bulkheads were not fitted into the channel at the bottoms of the sponsons. This is to let water travel towards the bilge for draining just incase water is ever to get into the hull.

 

 

Using 3 stainless steel screws per bulkhead the oak 1×2 beams were screwed to the bulkheads from the top. Remember the 1x2s are dadoed so they hold the bulkheads in perfect alignment.