After installing the inner stem, which is a machined part, the panel ends are removed.
Shaping the stem…
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PT Eleven construction 6
We are actually a bit further than these pictures represent. We have had some kit related stumbling blocks along the way and Russell is working those through. Today’s photo shows the upper layer of transom inwhale ready for glue. 
PT Eleven construction 5
Gluing the hull seams: 
Ice cream delivery!
PT Eleven construction4
Gluing on the gunwhale.. 
Gunwhale glued on: 
PT Eleven nesting dinghy sailing
Russell and I took the nesting dinghy prototype out a few times over the last few weeks..(Between the rainy days..) I put together a little video and posted it on our Youtube channel. I will post new construction photos this, Mother’s Day weekend! …PTW
PT Eleven; construction 3
Panels 3 set 
Panels 3 being wired in:
Panels 3 wired in place.
PT ELEVEN construction 2
Panels 2 ready for wiring.
Panels 2 wired in. In the back of the boat you see the temporary former frame and the transom in place.
PT11 construction
The first panels set to be assembled to the center and mast step bulkheads.
The first panels wired into place.
PT11-preparing for assembly
The PT11- Puzzle joints assembled and pre-glassed, The transom (with temporary transom former) shown pre-glassed and mast step bulkhead is coated. Everything is sanded and ready to begin wiring together. 
The PT11 Nesting Dinghy
The first PT 11 Nesting Dinghy kit has been cut as of April 15th and construction has just begun. The photo shows the plywood parts only and the finished prototype in the background.
We have really been attempting to set up the pictures to the highest instructional advantage so actual building progress is happening is small steps. We will be updating the blog regularly with construction photos.