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This shot shows how top quality wooden yachts/ships were built. Rather than let hull planks run out into long narrow ends prone to splitting, the plank itself is notched to make a solid end. Note too the laminated keel. Oh; those round things ain’t wood plugs covering screws or nails. They’re Trunnels! |
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We’re somewhat out of order here. Here’s the stern fame….. |
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Here we are; all planked, oiled, painted, and ready to launch! |
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She floated right side up. Note the heavy mooring bits and really neat deck planking, ends rounded which avoids splits. Like many “old time” ocean boats, “RAINBOW has no cockpit. |