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Very interesting build you have here, I will pull up a chair and follow along 

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Pete

Thank you, Michael, I will be painting the deck a sand color, the same as on the Buzzards bay 14, it should set her off nicely

Thank you, Patrick, I appreciate it

Thank you, Cap'n'Bob,  She has a lot of the same characteristics as the Herreshoff 12 1/2

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Pete

Thank you, David B., I have had that same dream, I would even settle for being a passenger 

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Pete

Today, I decided that it would be better to get the Deck on, rather than finishing up the Cockpit. This way the Keel can be installed. I started by fairing the deck beams to the correct camber. I then cut out and installed the Deck. I then faired in the Deck with the Hull to 180 grit sandpaper. The boat will now be rigid enough to turn her upside down and install the Keel and Deadwood. Here are the results

Very Cool Patrick, Beautifully done

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Pete

Nice work Bob, She's taking shape, Looks fantastic

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Pete

Thank You, Piet

Thank you, Michael, 

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Pete

Thank you, Mark  I always thought the F-40 wait 360 modena  Ferraris's are Amazing I thank you for the compliment She does look fast 

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Pete

Thank you, Patrick,  I am pleased with how she turned out 

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Pete

Thank you, Nils, These are some amazing Boats, Designed for pure speed 

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Pete

Thank you Cap'n'Bob, She was a pleasure to build 

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Pete

Today, I Finished the Volvo 65. I would like to thank all those who followed along and all the likes that I received. I will show progress on her sister ship in other build logs. This will be the Final new posting, I will reply to comments, Here are the results

Nice, Looks great Erik, nice work

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Pete

Today, I got started by finalizing the graphics ( I did not want to over do it, so I kept it simple ) I then applied them to the deck. Next, I installed all the winches, the forward hatch the stays and the bow pulpit. I then started on the standing rigging including the running back stay's. Next will be to finish the standing rigging and move to the running rigging. I can almost see the committee boat from here. Here are the results

I agree, Cap'n'Bob, Hopefully, I can start on it before March. It should be an interesting build 

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Pete

Hi Michae, I concur with above, the Deck looks fantastic to me 

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Pete

Thank You, Patrick, I think the larger scale will make an awesome pond yacht ( I will start it after I get a few of these completed ) I am also kicking around the idea of Australia II ( would be built static) I will be pondering it for sure, Roller furling would be nice ( we'll see ) 

Thank you, Piet, There are a few radio guys around here and I think the Volvo would blow them away, I am curious how well she would sail as well 

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Pete

Today, I decided that the Volvo ( sail version ) that I started back in July would be made into a Sistership almost identical to this one. ( because I always wished I had done something a bit different ) So, I pulled it off the shelf ( it was kinda dusty it had been sitting there since then ) and faired the frames, I then made the Keel slot and installed it. the Boat is now ready for planking. I think a 1/2" = 1' - 0 "  would make a better sail version ( 32 1/2 " in length ) I will ponder that for sure. Here are the results

Hi Keith, The planking looks fantastic, Beautiful work, well done

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Pete

Thank You, Piet, I appreciate it

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Pete

Nice work Piet, Its hard to believe that these are the first carvings you have done

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Pete

Looks Amazing Mark, Beautifully done

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Pete

Today, I started by making the Boom Vang, I then thought I would try my hand at making the Bow Pulpit, ( This is the first one that I have ever made ) It took quite some time, when I was pleased I painted the Boom Vang and Bow Pulpit Red. The Boom Vang has been installed. Here are the results

Thank you, Patrick, I am not sure how many graphics I am going to add ( I don't want it to be too cluttered ) 

Thank You, David B., It would be Awesome to sail on her for a day ( I will be the first in line ) 

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Pete

Hi, Patrick, I would have to concur with all of the above 

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Pete