Roof sides

The roof panels are a bit more fiddly than the rest of the cuddy, but the roof sides are now in place. Just the roof raisers and the central roof section to go and the cuddy should be watertight for the winter. The weather has broken, so I need to be patient and wait for a slot of good weather to complete this construction. It would be a bonus if I could also get the cuddy sheathed in glass and epoxy before the winter, but this will need a few days of fine weather.

Front side panels

The front side panels, after constructing the window surrounds have now been fixed in place. At last it is beginning to look like a boat! Next stage is to fit side roof panels.

Side Decks

Photos are a bit out of focus, but the side decks are now in place, with lockers on the starboard side. These are now ready to take the front side panels - the next task.

Front hatch panel

The first of the front panels is now in place. The raised section will need to be cut to take a hatch. The next stage is to fit the front decks and then the front side panels.

Cuddy window sides fitted

The cuddy side panels are complicated components that have needed careful construction. The window surrounds are 18mm thick to allow me to screw, rather than bolt the windows in place - thanks for the advice Richard. Now they are fitted, the next stage is to fit the cuddy front panels - but I need to wait for some more wood!

Work surfaces

Work surfaces are now glued in place. I will remove the screws once the epoxy has set and fill the holes. The sink and tap area have been reinforced with double ply - a good way of using up scraps, of which there are plenty!

Cuddy back

The cuddy back has been reinforced in the door area and sheathed with epoxy and is now glued and screwed in place. The cuddy is beginning to take shape. Next will be some stringers and supports for the work surfaces, and then the cabin sides will be made and attached.