We were excited to have VOT student Hila Shooter working alongside us over the Thanksgiving break. With her help, the engine room looks a whole lot cleaner than before!
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- Hila works to pull spikes from the top timbers.
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- This view is starting to look more familiar.
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- This lumber is almost ready to be shaped into new top timbers.
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- This is where the Sampson posts used to reside.
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- If you look closely, you can see where the exhaust used to be.
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- The fuel tanks received a thorough inspection this week, and passed with flying colors.
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- We are excited to begin planing the new planking next week.
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- Notice something missing from this shot?
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- The battens running along the top timbers will help us preserve the boat’s shape as we begin to replace all of the top timbers.
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- With additional planks removed, we’ll be able to replace a couple of the frame heads that were looking worn.
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- Its really challenging to get the whole boat in one frame.
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- Netting on the scaffolding keeps passerby safe.
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- The deck can’t wait to get onboard!
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