Scarph joint where new keel meets old
Peeling back the planking to get at the stem
New knee and rotten stem (black area on the vertical board)
from the inside looking out
Damaged planks removed. Found two ribs that are partially rotten.
fitting new oak keel, pix from port side view
refining line with batten
using awls to pick up measurements, old keel in background
marking and fitting new keel
Damage to planking., 1/4" of wood was preventing a breach in the hull
sawing
Installing new keel with bronze bolts. Thank you Fritz for all Photos and captions.
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