The Great Mississippi River Race for
Rett Syndrome, May 2001


Building the Double Helix
Wood Stripping

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The overlapping strips at each end were filed away.

A strip of ash glued in to form an outside stem, complete with clamping system.

The craft was now turned over to work on the deck.

Looking along the shear line. Note how much deeper the bow section is versus the stern section.

The bow, with it's sweeping upturned profile.

The first strips of black walnut-pine-pine-black walnut is fitted on the bow's deck.

Some of the bow's strips required a bit of coaxing to fit properly. (Note the anchor and anvil used to help bend a strip into place.)

Looking back along the top of the rear deck.
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