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.
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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. |
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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
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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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