3) The Forms

Next, I cut the forms for the mold from particle board. I made half mold templates from the blueprints provided from Bear Mountain on poster board. This took some time but made laying out the forms on the particle board very easy. The molds are attached to the strongback with 2"x2" pine cleats. I laid out a level line on the side of the cleats to eliminate the effect of the crown on the strongback. After a few adjustments I had a semi-canoelike structure. This is a very pleasing part of the build because for the first time you get to examine the lines of your boat.