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The beginning of the deck work.

Mast partners support.  The Achilles heel of some Thunderbirds.

Deck, hatch opening, and mast partners. 7/9/07

Rear Deck. Motor well moved to Starboard to bring engine handle to the center of the boat.

Forward deck work is nearly completed.

Finishing edge on forward deck.

A fishing diversion to fight boat building fatigue.  This 20lb  chinook was caught at Safeway, or maybe Tofino B.C.

Floor has three extra beams for strength and a lowered plate to mount drain sunken in floor for better drainage. Also the raised side floors by two inches.

The master craftsman sitting in his work.  Notice the "Manly Thunderbird" tatoo on the right shoulder.  8/14/07

Contoured seats for comfortable sitting on those windless days.

Storage locker under the starboard seat.

Keel timbers installed.

View of the forward hatch and deck

A shot of the v-birth.

Motor well with 6 hp four stroke fitting nicely.

Another view of motor well.  Notice forward cut out to allow the motor to tilt. 9/10/07

Cabin top work

View of the cockpit

Fast windows.  Notice the propeller. Duane thinks this boat will fly.  10/14/07

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