I finished the mast by installing the lightning rod and masthead fittings.  I made another jig so I could sand down one side of the masthead fitting.



Then I installed the long lightning rod.


This lightning rod runs the length of the mast and ends at the base plug.


It also doubles as a defensive weapon against whales


This shows everything complete with the bail installed for the headsail block.  The lightning rod is held at the top by the pin and a bolt for the bail.  The rod runs thru some pipe insulation so it won't slap against the mast.  Note that the lower bolt is being cut off flat at the nut.

Then it was on to the hiking benches.


Here they are having some of the underside supports bonded on.


And this shows the tiller mock up being laminated at the same time.  This tiller is just a quick version to get the tiller rise the way I want it.  After the correct height has been determined, I'll make a nice laminated tiller.  This one will work in the mean time but it will look a bit funny.