He drew the components in Autocad, printed them off full size
and attached them to the wood with aerosol adhesive before cutting.
The assembly begins.
Covering with plywood.
The seams were fiberglassed.
The bottom has been sanded and primed. The plywood covering will be fixed along top edges.
It had interesting tail fins at this stage!
The plywood covering was held to the transom temporarily while the glue set.
Ready to deck.
The decking took shape.
Painting in progress.
The rear seats were made as a single unit so that they could be taken out in one piece.
Andrew made slatted floors in the front and rear footwells.
The hardware is on. Almost ready!
Ready for launching!
One month later, on her new trailer. Andrew made this himself too.....out of wood, of course!
Ready to christen Mia.
A better use for that champagne!
Andrew borrowed a 15 HP Mariner motor for the sea trials in the Agean.
The Ace is coming up on plane with its 15 HP motor which was possible with two people properly positioned but not four.
What a way to end the day after successful sea trials!
All present were impressed with the way Mia looks and those experienced in boating were most complimentary about the way she handled.
Andrew's winter project is this 1956 Evinrude 30hp Big Twin to go with his Ace built from the 1956 plans.
He also has a British Seagull 2 hp outboard which he might bring along for a kicker!
