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CRAFTSMANSHIP

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The aft deck king

plank and covering

board fitted

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Marie and Francis

fairing the top of

the deckhouse in

the joinery

workshop

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Secret-nailing the

deck. The holes for

the long nails were

made with a drill jig

for uniformity

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The deck was laid

from the outside in

to the king plank.

Francis offers up a

hatch plank to see

if it will fit

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Toerails, 15 coats of
varnish and deck
gear go on
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Cleats, ventilator
and mainsheet
horse
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A massive piece of
teak sculpted by
Cyril to accept the
toe rail and cap rail
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L to R: Owner
Stéphane with
Bernard and
Stéphane from Guip
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NEXT^
MONTH
RESTORING
INTERIOR
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