OSPREY II, 1930, 28' Duke Mahogany Launch
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Partial Bottom Replacement
1 The extent of required restoration work has been established. Fasteners and fittings are removed followed by the necessary removal of keel, planks, and ribs. 2 Bottom material has been removed in way of upcoming repair. Damaged ribs are repaired and new wedges replaced on bottom of ribs. 3 Wedges have been glued and varnished to ensure proper fit of the port and starboard garboard planks to the keel. 4 New keel installed and new planking begins. 5 Opening for the shaft has been bored through the keel, further planking progresses. 6 New planks in place with temporary screws and fender washers. Now ready for the garboard planks. Riveting of planks to the ribs will be completed at one time. |