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Building a 26' Calkins Bartender

by L.W. Baxter

The building of a 26' Calkins Bartender, a fast offshore sportfishing boat. Started in August 2004 and "scheduled" for launch in ~June 2008.

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Plans table
August, 2004
Frame gusset
Beveling at the bench
Douglas Fir sterm post
Building jig
Setting up the frames
Notch for keelson
Dino bones
Breasthooks
Keelson
Laminated chines
kerfing
Chine
Sheer clamp
"The Happy Boatbuilder"
Frame detail
Forefoot
Framed up
Scarphing
planking scarphed
dry fit
Topside planking
Bronze ring shank nails
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