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Originally Posted by Bob Hardison
Edgar: A very nice boat. I've been boating all my life and never seen anything like it. It looks to be an enjoyable ride for you and Finn. My dog thinks the boat cannot leave the dock without him. Thanks for sharing.
Is that a fiberglass hull?
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Bob, when I restored the steam launch, it took 5 solid years. It was built in 1892 and was one of a pair built for Bath Iron Works as davit tenders for a 310' yacht. It had 66 1"x1" steam bent white oak ribs and white cedar planking. Bill Ruger bought the boat from me, but before selling it, we lofted the lines, and made a scaled down plug, then mold. It was necessary to change the faintail somewhat, as the beam of the new hull couldn't be half-scale, or only 3'3".
Yes, the present launch is fiberglass. I'm too old to build plank-on-frame. I pick my projects so they're finished before bedtime, and I only buy bananas 2 at a time.
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