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to both rudder and stern wood. T e stern wood is usually relieved to about 60 degrees to permit rudder swing. (Figure 30)


34. T e stern showing the nameboard and mahogany strips on the side.


this, the hull was freed from the jig by cutting along the sheer line.


Fitting out could now begin. First was fabricating the rudder assembly. Brass strips were bent and glued


I next made the winch drum with incised holes for the bars that turn the winch. I forgot to put the cogs in the center of the drum to catch the latch lever. When the drum turned with the anchor line wrapped on the drum, the latch liſt s and drops, preventing the rearward spin of the drum. As long as the line is kept taut it will not slip. (Figure 31) T e drum fi ts inside the winch supports and the drum heads are on the outside. Figure 32 shows the complete winch installation, the dead eye supports and channels. T e channel supports are not completely installed so the deadeye straps can be placed. T e gunwale top and rub rails are installed, as well as the winch drum. Contrasting woods are used to defi ne the lines. Figure 33 illustrates a later stage with the channels and deadeyes installed. At the stern, the nameboard was added and the planking trunnelled. (Figures 34 & 35)


35. Another view of the fi nished stern.


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