Getting started...

 I purchased my pocketship kit back in October 2024.  Plan was to spend the fall arranging the shop, acquiring tools and wood needed for the project and possibly getting started on parts like the spars.

I'm fortunate to have a workshop that is just big enough for this job.  I worked on the spars first since the weather was warm and dry and I could do alot of the work outside.  All my spars are made from Douglas fir.  I was able to find timbers that were long enough for most of the spars but had to do scarf joints for the mast.  That was fun and I think it came out fine.  Right now the spars are epoxied and stored overhead in the rafters.

I've also built the centerboard, the centerboard case and the keel.  Had a bit of drama with the keel where in spite of all my caution and measuring, I still manage to not get it straight.  I ended up making a relief cut at the case and putting in a block that allowed me to straighten the keel perfectly.  Thanks CLC support!

While working on the keel I came to the conclusion that working on a cement garage floor that wasn't level was not going to make this project any fun, so I put in a wood floor that is easy on the feet and knees and is nice an level.

I'm planning to follow in the steps of several others and do alot of the work on the lower hull before adding the side.