A SCAMP uses blocks inside a mast trunk surrounding the mast, to achieve a 2½º aft rake.
As a general rule, these are epoxied in place, but I preferred to go with a simpler fastener and instead drilled and tapped a 10-24 hole for a machine screw.
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I had previously over-drilled, epoxy-filled and re-drilled, the mast block for the screw hole.
Installed!! :D
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The mast is fairly simple compared to the boom, as far as rigging requirements.
From L - R: Dark blue flag halyard, White/Blue main halyard, white Lazy Jacks halyard.
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All mounting holes for cleats were drilled and tapped.
BTW, the main halyard cleat is used only for transporting the halyard on the mast when trailering.
In use, the main halyard will be secured to a deck-mounted cleat, to provide easier access for reefing, etc.
The other end of the mast.
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I wanted all the hardware holes in place before painting the mast, to minimize any dings and scrapes from drilling and tapping.
This way, I'll only get dings and scrapes from mounting all the hardware!! :P
Lined up the 3 aft reefing points on the sail and marked them on the boom with tape for bottom, middle, and top reefs.
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Figured out where to put the reefing cheek blocks and drilled and tapped them and screwed them in place, so I could check for line clearance along the boom.
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And did the same for the other side of the boom, much easier, since I now had reference measurements from the previous side.
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And got it TOTALLY backwards for the front of the boom!! :'( DOHHH!!!! :-[ Had to re-locate/re-drill. >:(
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GEEZE!! >:( Windy day and I could probably play that thing, like an Ocarina! >:(
Ah well. :( I've had lotsa practice, fixing mistakes on this build. :'(
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Easily rectified. Hole at the far left edge is to secure the end boom fitting.
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I was going to drill holes for the reefing cleats up forward, but then realized I needed to wait until I could rig with the mast stepped. :P
I need to locate the cleats on the boom between the veranda and the Bimini top and I won't know exactly where that is on the boom, until everything else is installed and rigged.
Since Dale seems to be keeping track, that was an additional 22 holes in the boom and 8 holes on the mast, in addition to the 653 holes from my last post, plus 5 holes in the bow rub rail and 4 holes in the centerboard rub strip that I forgot to add the last time. :-X
692 holes and counting, since I also have to do reef cleats, an out haul cleat and reefing line fair leads and bungee sail tie-down pad eyes.
And probably some more holes that I simply haven't encountered, yet. :P
What do you do when it's raining and you can't paint? ???
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You prepare for when it's NOT raining! ;D
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All the spars ready for decent weather! :D
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1st coat (of 3) for the etching aluminum primer.
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Last primer coat:
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And now had sufficient time, temperature, low humidity and most importantly: PRIMER! ;D To go from this:
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To this:
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Almost got snow-blind, painting that white primer in the bright sun light!! 8)
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A little sanding and I should be ready for applying the 3 top coats.
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If I had known just how effective a high-build primer really was, I'd have done FAR LESS sanding, before priming!! :P
After two years of looking at this thing, it's still a jolt to the system :o not to see any exposed wood, anywhere.
Didn't forget the other side of the grate and the main sheet athwart-ships cam cleat mount:
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Hopefully, the next time you see this project, there won't be any white paint showing, either!! ;D
With the holidays now hard upon us, that probably won't be until after the first of the year.
Charles Brennan
Charles, I have enjoyed your documentation of the build process. Looking from the outside, with some rigging and prime coat done, it feels like you are getting really close. I can only imagine the anticipation you must be feeling. Exciting times ahead!
Charles, one thing I can say as a preacher, you're sure going to have a "holy" boat!