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    SEA STORIES

    Jun 09, 2020 2 minutes

    WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

    There’s something highly satisfying about watching sheets of plywood, planks, frames and other odd bits and pieces of wood slowly transform over time into a boat that sails or powers its way across the water. Along the way, there are many things to learn: scarfing, painting, planing, sanding, chiseling, lofting

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