Building the Klondike Boat

June 15 - 17 :Planking Up The Sides


Milling out the seam bevels on the planking stock.
 

Fastening the first pair of planks home.
 

Aft view of hanging the first plank.
 

Planing the chine log flush.
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Getting down and dirty with an uncooperative stem.
 

Setting the big square nails in the side planks.
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Break time....with Skagway logistics briefing from Karla, logistics coordinator.
 

Adjusting the rocker at the stem.
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End of day, June 16, with four side planks hung. Ten days since planking stock was delivered.
 

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Contact:  Fritz Funk (fritzf@alaska.net)