This weekend I planed the masts to a round shape and tapered their ends. As expected there was a huge amount of shavings. The masts will need sanding, then two coats of epoxy and at least two of spar varnish. But before that I had to try to step them to check everything fits. It took a little extra planing but they both fit well. I couldn't resist taking photos. I can now imagine the boat completely rigged, flying in the breeze!
I had said I was hoping to launch the boat on the first warm, sunny day of the season. Given the crazy weather we've been having, we've already had many warm, sunny days (it is 84 degrees Fahrenheit, or 29 Celsius, as I type, in March, in Northwest Ohio!). But I still hope to lauch the boat by late April or early May, no more than a couple of weeks past the first anniversary of the first cut. Wish me luck!
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