Drifts are cheaper, only require one diameter hole, not three (pilot for the threads, bore for the shank, and counterbore for the box spanner driving...
With bottom planking going from chine to chine with no cl joint, that keel batten was there for some purpose other than water tightness. I would fit...
Care for a shrimp trawler (built 1915), and a 50+ year old Shetland whilly boat.
Location:
Walney, near Cumbria UK
Interests:
Small wooden rowing and sail boats (up to 35 foot) & scale model making
Occupation:
Retired from work as a Naval Architect in shipyard design office
forename:
Nick
surname:
Miller
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It really is quite difficult to build an ugly wooden boat.
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