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Mizzen ready
I think I have my mizzen all sorted out now. I stepped way down on the mast diameter to just an 1-1/4′” closet pole. I had my doubts, but raised that 12 sq ft sail this morning in a good … Continue reading
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More spar making
Man – what a beautiful Feb day in Cleveland. It seems to be a trend going here – maybe spring is really here 🙂 Of course I worked in the shop all day making the new mast. It is fully … Continue reading
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…and color!
I got the first coat of color on the hull today! The final push in on now. She will be floating before we know it!
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Thwarted
Almost have the thwarts done now. Makes me feel like the end of the tunnel is coming up! I have the rope/fender foot stretcher in there too. I left a much bigger space between the rear and middle thwart to … Continue reading
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The rowing machine
No, not the new dory I’m building, but another build I just completed. The 50 dollar rower. Kind of boat related? Maybe a little? As you can see by my pot belly I need to start getting in shape now … Continue reading
Gunning Dory 