Strongback

This went somewhat easier than last year, since I was able to re-use the old box beam sections. I used two 8' sections, pulled about 1' apart, to make a 17' box beam. This takes up much less room in the basement than a 20' box. I was even able to re-use the vertical brackets.

I like the two-string system, because it gives me much more confidence in the alignment, and I like the way that the bottom string is longer that the entire boat.
The usual "outriggers" for planing strips.

I used these little support brackets again, at the ends. The Bow & Stern sections weigh pounds each, and need support.