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"Cheerio II" refit and reconstruction - Continued...

epoxy application to wood hull

The planking above waterline was edge-glued with Gougeon Bros epoxy and microfibers. The planking below the waterline was caulked in the traditional method.

wood boat deck repair and restoration

The rudder was re-designed and replaced to improve speed and handling

new rudder design for woooden boats
wood boat deck repair

The entire weatherdeck structure was found to be suffering from extensive damage due to "iron sickness," dry rot and nearly 60 years of wear and tear. It was replaced, including every deck beam, carlins, blocking, cockpit structure and the transom.

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