Routed out fin box and used Forstner bits for tie-downs and vent plug. Easier than I thought it would be – but it is stressful cutting holes in paddle board. Only issue was not enough clearance in tie-down hole diameters so epoxy was trying to hydraulic lock when pushing down to set in place. The plus about this – almost no gaps and look great.

 

This is last step for woodworking and final process will be glassing and varnishing. Not my favorite tasks! Weather again has me stopped.

 

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Template to route finbox

 

Fin installed (Temporary) – finbox will be flush prior to fiberglass

 

Leash Tie-Down and vent plug

 

Typical Tie-down

 

These are for bungee tie-down system at front of hull

 

Wanted to see how it will look completed – almost done!

 

 

Mats just sitting on top – will be cutting their logo out before final install

 

Vent plug info