For the rubbing strake (top plank) and the inwales I decided to use Pitch Pine for its durability and aesthetic, although the the originals I believe were Siberian Larch.
Rather than risk splitting the timber (a fairly hefty 25mm by 35mm section) I pre-stressed it before steam-bending around the top plank as a former. I constructed a fairly crude steam box out of old dust extraction bags stapled together and hooked up the trusty wall paper stripper. Hey presto!
The clamps were left on for a couple of days, then the inwales were trimmed fore and aft, glued and fastened with silicon bronze screws.
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| Pre-stressing the inwales prior to steaming. |
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