The boats which do not have a rounded stern (here belongs the batanas too), need a transom stern (spéčio, špéčo). Phases of its construction are shown below.
Adjusting the thickness on a portable thicknesser. |
Detail showing the way of joining transom elements. |
The transom construction parts were glued using a PVA glue an hold together with F clamps. |
After transferring the lines from the plan we cut the transom with a jig saw. |
The transom was painted with red lead tetroxide and joined with the last timber. |