My MC 16.5 now looks like a boat. I found the stiching part to be enjoyable and it took my mind off the stress of business. So far, I have done everything without a helper and that includes stiching the sheer panels. Man those things were stiff.
I'm still building in our basement and I used two folding tables as a base. That definitely got the boat off the floor, but my lower back is still sore. I used two 24" bar clamps purchased at Harbor Freight Tools to keep the sheer panels from flopping around. I clamped the to each side of the table and just moved them down as I went. It made bending the panels around the shape of the hull much easier and I was able to do it without a helper.
The stitched panels looking toward the bow:
Looking toward the stern:
Side view of the stern. I hope this does not become a huge problem. The stiches are not tight and I can probably get this to match up a little better. A little trimming may be necessary.
