Shaping the stem

Before starting to shape the stem I needed some inspiration.

Bottom "Building small boats" by Greg Rössel and on top Iain Oughtreds "Clinker Plywood Boatbuilding Manual" both excellent books.

Then I marked and started planing the shape of the stem.

One side done

Marking

Checking the shape

Planing the profile towards the bottom

Done

Glued in place

One more

I also glued on the skeg

Time today: 3.5h