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We got the first outer chine log pre-bent into shape tonight.   I ended up scarfing two pieces of oak to come up with one 22 foot long chine bar.   As you can see here, bending the log into shape is no easy task!  It is held into shape with many clamps and after a couple days it will take on a new shape without all the stress.   At that time the frame notches will be faired so they mate well with the chine log.  

Rollin Rollin Rollin

   The stem is attached to the front 2 frames and the sorry looking carcass is now mobile!   Finally Ohio had a beautiful Saturday afternoon.   I have the chine notches cut on the port side and will cut them on the starboard side next weekend.   I scarfed one of the outer chine logs and will update on that tomorrow.   The pieces are cut for the skeg and are ready to be angled and shaped.   The goal is still for a fall flip but time is short these days.   The neighbors have started mumbling and pointing now.   Some peek through bushes while others walk down the sidewalk with borrowed dogs on leashes.