Pygmy Coho Hull #27

I am finishing this boat for an owner who started the build and then was unable to get back to it for about 10 years. It will have recessed deck fittings, and upgraded seat, and perimeter lines.

Length:  17.5 feet
Beam:  23 inches
Weight: ~39 pounds
Photos of the completed project.
  •  5/9/20 - The boat is done!

    5/9/20 - The boat is done!

  •  Pygmy Coho

    Pygmy Coho

  •  Pygmy Coho

    Pygmy Coho

  •  Pygmy Cohos

    Pygmy Cohos

  •  3/14/20 - The original state of the boat.

    3/14/20 - The original state of the boat.

  •  One side of footbrace studs are installed.

    One side of footbrace studs are installed.

  •  Before and after sections.

    Before and after sections.

  •  4/4/20 - A thick bead of epoxy is applied to the bow.

    4/4/20 - A thick bead of epoxy is applied to the bow.

  •  4/6/20 - Fiberglass cloth is laid on the hull.

    4/6/20 - Fiberglass cloth is laid on the hull.

  •  The cloth is saturated with epoxy.

    The cloth is saturated with epoxy.

  •  8/8/20 - Two fill coats of epoxy are applied to the hull.

    8/8/20 - Two fill coats of epoxy are applied to the hull.

  •  4/10/20 - The deck is sanded.

    4/10/20 - The deck is sanded.

  •  4/13/20 - Fiberglass cloth is laid on the deck.

    4/13/20 - Fiberglass cloth is laid on the deck.

  •  The fiberglass is saturated with epoxy.

    The fiberglass is saturated with epoxy.

  •  4/14/20 - The glass is trimmed.

    4/14/20 - The glass is trimmed.

  •  4/15/20 - Two fill coats of epoxy have been applied.

    4/15/20 - Two fill coats of epoxy have been applied.

  •  4/16/20 - Hatch shapes are drawn on the deck.

    4/16/20 - Hatch shapes are drawn on the deck.

  •  Recessed deck fittings are epoxed in place.

    Recessed deck fittings are epoxed in place.

  •  The fiberglass is saturated.

    The fiberglass is saturated.

  •  4/21/20 - The coaming lip is epoxied in place.

    4/21/20 - The coaming lip is epoxied in place.

  •  The forward bulkhead is installed.

    The forward bulkhead is installed.

  •  4/23/20 - Fiberglass cloth is laid on the coaming lip.

    4/23/20 - Fiberglass cloth is laid on the coaming lip.

  •  The glass is saturated with epoxy.

    The glass is saturated with epoxy.

  •  The forward hatch lip is epoxied in place.

    The forward hatch lip is epoxied in place.

  •  The aft hatch lip is epoxied in place.

    The aft hatch lip is epoxied in place.

  •  4/29/20 - The boat is sanded and ready for varnish.

    4/29/20 - The boat is sanded and ready for varnish.

  •  4/30/20 - The hull is washed and ready for varnish.

    4/30/20 - The hull is washed and ready for varnish.

  •  Once coat of varnish is applied.

    Once coat of varnish is applied.

  •  5/4/20 - The deck is ready for varnish.

    5/4/20 - The deck is ready for varnish.

  •  First varnish coat on the hatch covers.

    First varnish coat on the hatch covers.

  •  5/7/20 - Several coats of varnish have been applied.

    5/7/20 - Several coats of varnish have been applied.

  •  5/8/20 - Deck rigging and hatch straps are installed.

    5/8/20 - Deck rigging and hatch straps are installed.

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