Boat Builder Central

I've been reading Jasmine and Dynamos panga 20 builds and have a question about bending the bottom around the frames. It looks like they used Meranti for there bottom panels. If I'm using Okoume, will I have as much trouble as they did?

They are ramset nails that were shot into the concrete. Should anchor with bolts instead?

Station C is in.
there's nothing like the feeling when a boat starts to take shape.

IMG_20181231_194638.jpg I placed Station B and quickly learned the cross beam laser moves when I'm pushing on the strongbacks. To solve this, I anchored the strongbacks in each end of the jig with concrete anchor bolts. It's not moving now. I've also made some marks that line up with the vertical l...

Any idea how to turn my pics?

I'll be placing Frame B tomorrow evening. I decided to use a self leveling cross beam laser level. So far it seems to be working. I'm also verifying the measurements to make sure the laser is correct.

So I have purchased my plans, wood, and some of the epoxy/fiberglass to start my Panga 20. I'll be documenting every step of the way. I have started with the jig and have placed Frame A and the Bow mold. I decided to use MDF for the frames. This will allow me to start now as it will take awhile to r...