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July 2, 2020
Steam Launch Blog #27
July 2018 - Sept 2018 with summer break in between - Onto the Sheer
July 1, 2020
Steam Launch Blog #26
July 2018 - Ready to move on to the sheer
June 30, 2020
Steam Launch Blog #25
July 20018 - The last of the planks are in place.
June 18, 2020
Steam Launch Blog #24
from June 2018
June 11, 2020
Steam Launch Blog #23
By now the lads were more than ready for real progress! So, on to the Garboard Strake (plank), then Broad Strake and Sheer. These would be of oak and with the Transom form the basic exoskeleton.
May 28, 2020
Steam Launch Blog #22
Final adjustments to the false keel
May 21, 2020
Steam Launch Blog #21
Fitting the keel into place
May 11, 2020
Steam Launch Blog #20
A production line and steamers for lunch!
May 7, 2020
Steam Launch Blog #19
November 2016 - A platform to erect the molds
May 4, 2020
Steam Launch Blog #18
Transom and stem pieces take shape!
April 30, 2020
Steam Launch Blog #17
Education is important!
April 27, 2020
Steam Launch Blog #16
Laying up the plans
