New Boat 4 Tchoup

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This is a Chinese stopper knot in the sprit tied by Ryan at Rogue Rigging. I need to learn that one.

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In the mean time I'll stick with a bowline and seized tails. Here's the main snotter.

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This is a carbon strap supporting the lifting pad eyes.

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These will through-bolt to the carbon ring frames.

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I got a bunch of magnets from mcmaster to figure out magnetic cockpit latches. They are surprisingly strong!

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Switch panel.

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People are starting to ask what the boat is made of as the Okueme is turned white.

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The cockpit floor is ready to glue in.

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The acrylic windows are flush and not designed to take fasteners. But there is a bit of curve in that panel. Currently exploring clamping options.