The strongback, 4880 x 1220 x 300 high at full size, with square hole forward to accommodate the tabernacle.
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The central section of deck, located between angle brackets. Cutouts for companionway, forehatch and tabernacle.
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Deck stringers glued on, carefully aligned with forward end of central deck.
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Athwartships framing at forehatch.
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Athwartships frame to limit forward movement of companionway slide.
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Temporary strut to hold after end of deck stringers at the correct spacing.
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Deck stringers glued to central section of the deck.
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Stn 1 bulkhead, bow former and foredeck filleted together.
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After face of stn 1 bulkhead, showing tabs, slots and wedges glued and assembled.