With several "full-length" planks made and one soaking, we are ready to begin the planking.



  The first plank makes up a large portion of the Sheer Knuckle on one side.  The second plank will make up an other large portion of the opposite side.  It does not matter what side you start with.   Instead of starting with the underside of the Sheer

Knuckle in the Dumas instructions, we are going to start with the upper (toward the deck or the building board...  remember the hull is upside down) part of the Sheer Knuckle.  The first plank should be fitted to the hull quite carefully so that the sheer knuckle is developed distinctly. The knuckle is an important visual element in the hull shape. The forward ends of the  planks should be trimmed so that they end on an imaginary plane that extends vertically from the center of the keel.

  For the planking I used Thick CA.  This may cure a bit too quickly for most people.  You may wish to change to another type of waterproof glue with a longer working time.  TEE pins may also be of some help in holding the planks in position while they dry.

   After the first plank has soaked, dry off the plank by PULLING it through a towel.  DO NOT push it through, you'll brake it!  You just want to remove the excess water.

   Now place the wet and soaked soft end of the plank around the bow.  It should form nicely to the frames forming the upper part of the Sheer Knuckle.   Work down the length of the hull and glue the first plank in place.