Using templates

I really do find the use of templates is a massive help. I use cheap thin ply, hardboard or whatever I can get my hands on.

I just fiddle around with it until I get it absolutely right then use it as a guide for cutting out the more expensive marine ply.

If I get the template wrong I just set it aside for use on a smaller job and start again!

Here, I'm using some thin ply for fabricating the starboard cockpit coamings. As I found with the large Hull templates, they're not symmetrical, so a little "creative adjustment" is required!