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Hi Nils, I agree with Bob

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Pete

Thank You, Lawrence, Welcome aboard, I will be opening up the Sail loft and she will carry a Main and working Jib, I have not decided whether it will be self-tailing or not. BTW beautiful job on your African Queen

Thank You, Gerty, 

Thank You, Piet, I think she may be the Crown Jewel of my fleet 

Thank You, John, I originally saw the white on the Spreaders and Masthead in a WoodenBoat Article, " the bees knees" thats great. I hope she finishes strong

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Pete 

Nice work John, She's looking good 

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Today, I started by sanding the Coamings, starting with 400 grit sandpaper and working my way up to 800 grit sandpaper. I then applied the third coat of varnish. IWith 4 coats of varnish on the Mast and Boom, I turned my attention to finishing the Mast by painting the Masthead and Spreaders white. Next will be to finish the Cockpit coamings and start making the Sails. Here are the results

Nice work Patrick, Amazing details, Looking good 

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Pete

Beautiful Boat Chuck, She looks very sweet. just gorgeous

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Hi Yves, You are very kind, it was nice to see the picture, I had to show it to Kate, she loved it and likes your house. 

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Awesome 

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Hi Nils, The prototype looks good, the wider strakes do stand out more than on the pre-cast lifeboat. I am sure whatever you choose will be Amazing

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Pete

Hi Keith, Coeur d' Alene is a beautiful part of the North West. The Deck is looking good. The way to add all references to your posting is done in the Signature. go to your profile page and hit the edit my profile button in the upper right corner, Then on the left side select signature, it will then display " my current signature" scroll down and in the edit signature, you can set it up however you like. I hope that helps

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Thank You, Michael, I am sure that yours will look Amazing ( it already does ) 

Thank You, John, She is almost ready to be fitted out

Thank You, Elijah,  I am just about ready to round the top mark and head for the final leg of this build 

Thank You, Nils, I appreciate the compliment 

Thank You, Cap'n'Bob, she's getting there

And thanks to everyone that hit the like button

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Pete

Hi Keith, The deck looks good, Nice work 

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Hi Yves, I just discovered your build, Very nice, She's looking good, I will have to follow along 

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Pete

Today, After another coat of Varnish was applied to the Spars ( Mast and Boom ) I turned my attention to installing the Cockpit coamings. I started by finalizing the fit. I then made the brace that fits between the Coamings on the forward bulkhead. Next, I made the forward Coaming block, I ( once satisfied with the fit ) I installed the coamings brace and block. I then stained the block and brace cherry red. Next will be to varnish the Cockpit Coamings. Here are the results 

 Mark, That is looking sharp , well done 

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Pete

Thank you, Mark, I appreciate it 

Thank you, Piet, She has a nice shine 

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Pete

Thank you, Elijah, I am very pleased with the finish, Epifanes makes a great product 

Thank you, Patrick, there is no trick, Just patience and taking your time ( lots of sanding ) She is easy on the eyes ( lol ) 

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Pete

During this week, I have been sanding and varnishing the Hull, rub rails and toe rails. for the sanding. I started with 400 grit sandpaper and worked my way up to 800 grit sandpaper. I then would apply varnish wait 24 hours and re do the process. ( sanding and varnishing )  there are 6 coats of Epifanes varnish now on the Hull. I am pleased with how the varnish turned out, Next will be to complete varnishing the Spars ( mast and boom ) they currently both have 2 coats. Here are the results

Very Nice Vaddoc, the ropes look great, Beautiful Boat well done

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Pete

Nice layout work Keith, She's taking shape, well done

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very nice, Piet, Looking good, nice work on the carvings 

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Pete

Hey Patrick, The Jet Skis look great, beautifully done, do I need to pack a lunch or is the galley fully stocked?

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Pete

Very Nice, Jack, She's looking sharp, well done 

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Thank you, Chris, That is correct, down to 2 projects, I have many more planned 

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Pete

Nils, That is just Amazing, Wow she's looking good, Beautiful work 

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Pete