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    Very inspirational. Great work. Walter
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    Thank you Bensid54. Walter
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    Hi, Just a quick update. The rigging is underway. And thank you everyone for all the likes. Walter
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    Hi, I would like to thank everyone for all the likes. I’ve added the rails and looking forward to starting the rigging. Walter
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    Thank you Jack12477. Walter
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    Thank you bensid54. Walter
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    Hi, Just a quick update. The deck furniture is moving along with the mast and spars. Walter
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    Elijah, Bensid54, Thank you very much. Walter
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    Hi, I would like to thank everyone for all the likes. I’ve completed the deck planking and some additional paint work. Walter
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    Bob, Elijah, Bensid54, Thank you very much. Walter
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    Hi, It’s been a busy week. The deck is almost complete. The first color of paint has been applied to the hull and a mast has been test fitted. Walter
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    Thank you Bensid54. Building with raw material at hand is quite an experience. In a Zen like way I think it gives me a better understanding of shipbuilding. Walter
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    Hi, Just a quick update. The deck beams are now installed. Walter
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    Elijah, A sandbar is a raised area of sand. At high tide around here they are under water. At low tide many of them are above water and appear as Islands or larger land masses. Walter
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    Thank you Bensid54. Walter
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    Thank you Bob and Elijah. I sure did a happy dance. There were two small leaks which are now patched up and nothing fell apart in between soaking and drying. When she's complete I'm looking forward to taking her out to the bay at low tide and letting her sail between sandbars. Walter
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    Hi, Got some work done on the rudder. I also had to see how it would float. I’m thinking of making this a very small pond yacht. Walter
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    Hi, Just a quick update. The centerboard and case have been installed. I would also like to thank everyone for all the likes. Walter
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    Hi, The planking is complete, and two frames have been cut to allow for the centerboard and case. Walter
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    Hi, Yes the bamboo is cooperating so far. The planking is moving along. Walter
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    Hi; Welcome aboard bensid54. Just a quick update, the planking continues. Walter
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    Thank you Elijah and everyone for the likes. I’ve added the transom and started the planking. Walter
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    Bensid54, Cutting the lengths are easy, I use a pair of wire cutters. A good crimp will cause a nice split down the length. Once the split has started just pull it apart. A finishing plane and sand paper are use to complete the plank. From my bamboo I can get 9 inch (230 mm) lengths. Walter
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    Hi, Thank you Bensid54 and David. The type of Bamboo I'm using is Yellow Grove. So far so good. This type has a nice flat spot which is allowing me to make some nice wide planks which will come in handy for spiling. Walter
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    Hi, I made a jig out of foam board to hold the frames and keel. I’ve begun gluing the frames to the keel. The frame making continues. Walter

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