Construction

We use 4mm gabon plywood and epoxy glue from Havel Composites (LH 160 resin, MSG 135 stiffener), that we use for fiberglassing as well. Economy is an important aspect, we try to save as possible. The cost was a little over 22000 CZK (1200 USD), mainly sail (about quarter of thetotal cost), plywood and epoxy with fiberglass.

The construction was divided into twomain parts - the outrigger ( ama ) including the transom ( iako ) and the hull itself.

The ama

The book describes two part ama, both parts 2.4m long. The shorter hull needs shorter ama, we adjusted the design to one 3.5m long part with different positions of iakos. The interesting part was bending the chines and plywood.

In the afternoon on 6th July we declared the ama finished including the painting.

The hull

Parts of the hull consist of two sides, two bulkheads ant the stem. The precision was crucial for the connection of these parts. We succeded sufficiently, the twist of the hull is minimal. One of the gunvales was more willing to bend thus creating a vissible deformation without any effect on functionality.

Among the images note our original feature of mast embedding. It seems to be strong enough.

Following photos show assmbled boat. At first the very first assembly with some parts yet unglued. Next, there is an assembly done for measuring the hiking seats. Except for the rigging and painting, everything is ready.

And finally the assembly with new hiking seats (obly without the leeboard and rudder) and all connections tied with rope.

In the morning on 19th July 2012 we declared the whole wa'apa finished after assmbling it on the garden. Afterwards we disassembled again and took her to a nearby river for the tests. Read about it elsewhere.