Sultana build log – Part 9

Before I add any more bulkheads, I think it’s a good time to cut out the notches for the masts and bowsprit. The kit-supplied dowels are 6.4mm in diameter for the masts and 5.15mm in diameter for the bowsprit. Tapering will be required above the deck, but I’m happy to leave them at full diameter within the hull.

I edit the sketch for the false keel. Rectangles are added with a width equal to the diameter of the dowel, then rotated and moved in position to line up with the masts on the inboard profile image.

Mast outline
Mast outline

A similar procedure is followed for the foremast and bowsprit.

Mast shapes
Mast shapes

Finally, the Sketch -> Trim tool is used to get rid of the lines that aren’t needed.

Notches for masts and bowsprit
Notches for masts and bowsprit

I hope that little pointy bit at the front won’t break off.