Photo Essay: Restoring Shape to an 1899 Elco | Shop Shots

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Restoring Shape to an 1899 Elco

Restoring Shape to an 1899 Elco

Garboard removed, frames drawn in to...
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Outer stem taper being marked and cut.
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Reshaping of bow complete.
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New frames bent in and being riveted.
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Forcing planking away from transom into proper shape.
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Planking held to new shape, sheer clamps and quarter knees...
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Battening to define our new stern shape, including shape of...
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New sheer line.
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