Fabio Foncesca (love the name!) in Brazil is building a new 38 out of wood. He’s planning on cruising to the Azores with it. Here’s a series of photos that document progress.

Here’s Fabio in front of his laminated keel.
 
The almost completed keel. He glassed and epoxy coated it which is a good idea in warm waters. It will protect it from marine borers.
Drilling holes for the floor timbers. The “2-by” tacked to the keel serves as a sight guide, making it much easier to drill a vertical hole.


Keel with floor timber bolts installed

Stem and knee detail.
 Frames being assembled on the assembly table.
Fabio is even laminating together the floor timbers.


Floor timbers bolted into position
 

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