After steam bending the ribs, Liz double checks the symmetry and the rocker heights at both ends before pegging some of the ribs in place.
Next she ties the keel on with a single continuous lashing. It’s important to do this work as quickly as possible after steam bending the ribs because they will remain slightly pliable for about 12 hours and getting the keel and the stringers on does a lot to prevent the ribs from losing their shape and also helps to smooth out any imperfections in the shaping.
Pegging the ribs and tying on the keel only takes about 40 minutes, but there’s usually another hour or so of checking and double checking things before committing to the task.
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