Plans Ordered From Arch Davis (Designer)

“The basic procedure for building the Penobscot 14 is as follows: On a simple jig will set up the stem, transom, three temporary frames, and two partial bulkheads. Over these you bend the keel, sheer clamps, and five stringers each side. Next you bevel the stem and keel to accept the planking, which is scribed along the stringers, cut, and glued and screwed in place. At the bow you cut the gains, tapered rebates that make the laps between the planks disappear as they approach the stem. When planking is complete, you removed the hull from the jig, turn it over, and take out the temporary frames. The boat is completed by fitting the seats, centercase, knees, rail cap and the like. Epoxy resin is used as a sealer and primer inside and outside for paint and varnish.”