Great news out of our little boatyard here at Chine bLog headquarters:the main hull –wa’a –of the skin-on-frame outrigger canoe now has outwales and thus shows her shape. There is still a little to do in the stern with the port outwale needing a little more coaxing to get into shape. The bow breasthook also is awaiting installation. With that and some touch-up,though,we are ready for ribs!
I set her up on the lawn to mock-up the finished boat. Obviously the iakos are placeholders (though this was not obvious to my wife,who tried to gently express concern that 5/8″square spruce sticks would not be effective cross-members). Here she is,with non-iakos and an ama that didn’t want to be upright.

The current boatyard is in the background. That is PEACE OF THE PUZZLE under the tarp.

Looking good.
Now,about that lawn…
I was with Lisa on the weight of the cross-pieces…Glad you explained! It all looks very delicate…How do you keep the kids from using it as a jungle gym?? Mum
Hey There,
Looks like it’ll be a gorgeous craft. It’s line are already very pretty. Thanks for posting!
Nally