Last weekend my son and I brought the boat back into the garage from around back where it has been since November or so, under the deck, covered, sitting on a dirt floor. Even though life is busier than ever, I hope to make some progress on it this summer. If you read back through this thread you will see that I have two primary challenges, a hooked bottom and some rotted plank ends at the port side transom.
At the end of the season last year I had made it to the point of removing most of the garboard panel fasteners from the frames and keelsons in preparation for shimming the bottom to remove most of the hook. Last weekend I laid my long straight edge on the bottom to check the hook, and it is all but gone. I'm thinking that the bracing I have in the boat that transfers the weight of the boat to the keel and gunnels, and the boat having been in an not too damp and not at all dry environment for months relaxed the hook out.
But now how do I keep it from coming back?
About the plank ends - the Starboard side is fine. The plank ends are solid and thick enough that I have no concerns. Check out the Port side though. Thoughts?
Starboard plank ends

Port Plank Ends

