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Surazo construction pics

Pics of the Surazo at various points of construction during the most recent push.

IMG 0528 - All the original hanging knees have been re-installed. All but one lodging knee could be re-installed. One was too badly damaged and...

IMG 0527 interior of hull. Original floors may be hard to see - iron straps that lay on the keelson and are bolted to the frames on either side. We...

IMG 0498 partial view of interior of hull while photoing installation of a plank. Note bungs installed in screw holes. Glue used is a form of...

IMG 0599 last plank fitted to port side. Planking now completed. Good thing - the bank account is now empty!

IMG 0506 looking forward from transom - last plank.

IMG 0483 final plank being fitted on starboard side.

IMG 0426 planking is nearing the water line. Our system of fitting worked easier once we were on the convex surfaces.

IMG 0415 planking progress. Yard manager seen on left.

IMG 0419 detail of planking process. The light lines in between the planks (sepele) are clear cedar splines fitted and glued. Hull will be sealed...

IMG 0312 first plank being fitted

IMG 0359 - steam box. The generator is in the middle of the picture. Uses a water heater element in a tube with a trickle of water controlled so as...

IMG 0326 Transom laminates

IMG 0231 - Previously installed horn timber

IMG 0296 - fitting/installation of rudder post.

IMG 0268 - final installation of keelson.

IMG 0253 New keelson under construction.

IMG 0248 Old keelson now out of the building. It was in surprisingly good condition. No evidence of rot. The problem was delaminating of the wood at...

IMG 0241 Hull lifted off ballast with screw jacks mounted on angle irons thru the hull and welded to the jack stands. The keelson is to the left of...

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