I’ve decided to go with the bulkheads at the bow that are perpendicular to the false keel. I have added some extra pieces at the bow. Blue lines are fairing lines that will be scribed onto the pieces
![Bulkheads at the bow](http://blog.clockwork-orrery.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/03/sultana_build_log_013_01-512x341.jpg)
Shapes of the stem, keel, sternpost, and rudder were traced from the inboard profile image.
![Stem, keel, sternpost, and rudder](http://blog.clockwork-orrery.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/03/sultana_build_log_013_02-512x341.jpg)
Bulkheads at the points where the deck level changes were doubled up so that there will be good surfaces where deck planks start and end.
There is also a cutout now, partially obscured in this picture, for the hatchway ladder that goes down into the hull.
![Center bulkheads](http://blog.clockwork-orrery.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/03/sultana_build_log_013_03-512x341.jpg)
And so here is what everything looks like at this point.
![Complete design to date](http://blog.clockwork-orrery.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/03/sultana_build_log_013_04-512x341.jpg)
Still to be done:
- design the transom end piece
- it might be nice to laser cut the cap rail at the bow
- add guide marks for the wales and any other useful reference marks
Then it’s a matter of exporting each element as a DXF and arranging them for the laser cutter.
I need to decide soon whether I want to use basswood sheets or some harder wood. Because there are limitations on the width of hardwood sheets, that will affect how I can arrange the pieces for cutting.