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Here is the garboard and broadstrake installed with silicon bronze screws. The orange paint is red lead primer - which will help prevent rot. Planking will continue for at least 2 weeks and then we can start fairing the hull. |
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Another view. |
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Check the seam! Check the precision! Like a basket. |
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Here is the transom after a few coats of varnish. Looking pretty svelt. |
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Sweet lines. |
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This is the centerboard getting glued up. It is made up of 3 layers of marine plywood epoxied together for strength. |
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This is the monster rudder. It is also marine ply and the cheeks will be finished bright with paint on the water line. |
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David is working on the centerboard housing and bedlogs. Fir and red cedar. |
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The orange is red lead paint inside the centerboard slot. |
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The 5th plank! Halfway! |
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