Gratuitous Dockyard Posting

I'm Robbo the Llama and I'm an ijjit.

Those of you tracking the construction of my Baltimore Clipper will know that I recently got back into working on it. The good news, as foreshadowed in my last post, is that I've finished the first layer of hull planking.

The bad news is that I just realized I've been using the wrong wood.

You see, the limewood that I had thought was meant for the deck is, in fact, meant for the hull. Conversely, the mukali I now have plastered all over the hull was supposed to be decking material.

Hence my ijjicy.

The other good news, however, is that I think I can get away with this swicheroo without any real damage. The hull will get a second planking of walnut veneer anyway so I fail to see where it really matters that much what's underneath. And frankly, the limewood will make nice, rich deck planking.

However, in the event you ever consider having a boat built for actual sea use, I heartily recommend that you don't hire me as master shipwright.