Tale of Two Tikis

Blog Moved

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 07:52:09 -0500

I want to apologize to everyone that has been following this blog. It was just brought to my attention that the link to the new blog was not here. So, now you can continue following the build and get

Bunks

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:33:57 -0500

As usual, I took the measurements and cut the parts with the CNC. I cut the forward bunk and the aft self-draining deck with access hatches. I am 6’3” and I fit the forward bunk just fine. With a 4”-6

Bunk Supports

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 11:24:29 -0500

Measured and cut the bunk supports. I had to break out the chisel to cut the notches in the longitudinals for the cross braces. I was not looking forward to it, but it turned out to be easier than I h

Bulkhead 8

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 11:19:56 -0500

Again, I used the computer and CNC to input the dimensions and cut the part. However, this part took some considerable trimming on the bottom to get it to fit in the right place within the hull. Hones

Floors and Hull Braces

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:18:48 -0500

Cut and install the floors and support braces. Also key sanded and completed some more of the lower fillets below the bunks. I took the measurements along the keel line and entered them into the compu