Oak frames in the steam box

Frames are hot and ready to bend

To replace the rotten red oak frames, Oscar cut 1" x 2 3/8" frames from white oak. These are bieng steam bent and screwed to the exterior of the hull to mold their shape. They will then be removed and installed where the old frames have been removed. When complete, the Jonesporter will be stronger and practically a new boat.

Oscar screws the first frames onto the hull

Oscar & Tracey work quickly to bend the compund curves

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1930 Jonesporter "Lucia Cutts"