In the beginning there was only darkness, but there were plenty empty
forms.
Seeing this, the master said, as he waved his hands, "let there be
hydroplanes!"
Suddenly the forms were filled with wood and glue and clamps of all
sizes and shapes.
A great ark in the making.
The wood was without shape or form...
The master sawed this and was pleased...
The master divided the top from the bottom...
There was a sign... blurry, but a sign....
2004 22 ft TWO SEATER
DESIGNED BY H.E.L. AND L.R.L.
And the tops and bottoms were joined.
It was all good. The master looked... he smiled, then rested.
Suddenly there were stringers!!! (Look closely).
Who was to sail this ark?
A disciple was appointed.
Stringers for a two-seater.
building more frames
and a pile of frames grows
assembly begins
from aft to bow
keel is next
Assembly of Ed Shields' Lauterbach two-seater continues with the
addition of the bow stem, keel and bottom stringers.
Chine and non-trip stringers added.
Ready for "skins".
Mahogany transom.
Sides, Non-trips and Bottom installed on new two-seater.
With the addition of a little more plywood, the bottom will be finished.
view of bow
Frames and air trap define the port sponson
Frames and air trap of starboard sponson define its shape.
Port sponson gets "skin".
...and so does starboard sponson.
Clamps,clamps and more clamps.
Close up of sponson bottom.
The bottom of the new two seater is finished.
Soon, Larry will right the hull and work on the topside.
Love the finish of the new two seater. Boy, does it shine!
The beauty of the wood now shows
Love the color of the woods.
With the application of the final finish, the beauty of the mahogany
jumps out!
What have we here?
Ed Sheilds' new Lauterbach two-seater has been righted, and work on
the sponsons continues.
Fairing and trimming of the sponsons is nearing completion. Next,
the "tops" go on.
View from stern.
The port sponson has been trimmed and faired. Next, the skid
fin will be installed.
This large skid fin awaits installation on the port sponson.
Strut and rudder will soon be added.
future homes of seat and engine
the long view
looking good
The starboard sponson awaits the installation of it top.
Likewise, the port sponson awaits installation of its top.
The clear coat has been applied to interior.
Larry Lauterbach applies epoxy prior to the installation of the starboard
sponson top.
Congratulations, Ed! Your new, two seat, Lauterbach hydroplane
is progressing well.
Look at the shine of that beautiful interior!
Cockpit taking shape
topside taking shape
battens ahoy
With the addition of the final battens, the shape of the deck is now
apparent.
The graceful curves of the bow/topside can now be easily seen
plywood decks can't be far away
Rudder/steering system has been fitted. Re-installation will
soon follow.
The engine for the Lauterbach two-seater was delivered last week. Larry
will be installing it this week.
Stern quarter, port side.
Two-seater from stern quarter
Engine cowling in place
Once the engine is installed, the openings for the exhausts and other
projections will be cut.
Over the Memorial Day weekend, the Lauterbach two-seater got it graphics.
It looks like this two-seater is going to be fast! Check the
inscription on the engine cowling.
two-seater awaits clear coat and engine.
Tailfin
How's this for power?
awaiting installation
Nearly ready
With the engine in place, "plumbing connections" are next.
Everything in place
Let's fire this baby up!
Larry attacks last minute items in preparation to firing the engine.
VAROOM, VAROOM!
A fine mist of water and exhaust rises as the engine fires for the
first time.
And so it was witnessed & written by the scribe, Batman.
Ed Shields' new two-seater continues.
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