Scarab 18 folding trimaran Part 10

The ring frame was taped to the main hull, inside and out. The floor was cut to fit and all the lockers cut out. All the foam was dug out onthe edges of the lockers and filled with bog. The centreboard case was taped in.















I painted under the floor (inside the lockers) because it is hard to paint in these areas after the floor is installed.
















The temporary frame for the cabin top was built and the cabin sides attached. The sides were only temporarily attached because the cabin topwill be removed to finish inside.













Total time 356 hours

Scarab 18 folding trimaran Part 9

We live in a pretty remote area and the only internet we have here is wireless which doesn't work when it is raining or too windy. So it's up to the weather when I can post to this blog.

Built another beam (all beams built now).

Filled both floats ready to paint.

Total time 301 hours

Scarab 18 folding trimaran Part 8

Bulkheads and main beams taped in the main hull.































Built another beam (three beams built now).




Total time 282 hours

Scarab 18 folding trimaran Part 7

I have jumped from one job to another in this blog because this is how I work. The object is to have as many jobs going at the same time to avoid wasting time. The main reason for this blog is to show how easy the construction is and how many hours it takes for one person to build this boat.
To see a more organised layout see www.teamscarab.com.au/S18designnotes.html




Instead of precovering the panels for the float deck they are covered in place. The laminate is too stiff to bend in the required curve. Scraps of foam are screwed to the side of the float and the foam bent over and attached through the scrap piece.














The deck is laminated with glass cloth and resin. The deck can be removed when it is ready by taking the screws out of the scrap piece of foam and lifting it off the float. Trim the edge and laminate glass cloth on the underside of deck.















Attach the deck with glue and hold down with metal straps until dry. Sand the edges, fair and tape.


















Bulkheads were tacked in place in the main hull.

Total time 262 hours