When the boatyard owner first saw me preparing to install the stringers, he gave me a knowing look and said this would be the most difficult stage of the entire build. At the time, I didn’t quite believe him. After all, how hard could it be to cut a few notches and screw the stringers in place? 3cm stringers screwed to frames Now, having almost finished installing the 30 mm stringers, I understand exactly what he meant. This stage is a mix of patience, precision, and physical effort. Each stringer passes through seven frames and attaches to the stem — that’s eight notches per stringer. With four stringers of this size, that adds up to 32 notches, each one requiring careful shaping to match both the angle and curvature of the hull. And as the stringers bend into place, they exert significant force on the structure, constantly trying to pull the frames out of alignment. It’s not just about cutting — it’s about continuously checking, adjusting, and correcting. The first step was decidin...