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"AYE DOCK" Boat Build

I decided to build a unique boat for my wife. (Diane) It had to be so special she would want to have friends over for a sunset cruse, conversation and a glass of wine. Here is the story of "Aye Dock." Aye Dock was given to the Veterans as a donation and sold at auction in 2018.
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    A second spread of epoxy was added to cover the stitches. Now the copper stitches were removed and a fiberglass cloth covering was added. For the first time I was beginning to think this might work. Diane wasn't sure.
    I changed the seat sections from the plans to allow more leg room and gave them a Sapele Mahogany trim. I thought it looked good and gave more support to the design.
    I added foam flotation to the bow section. This was not in the plans but thought it might me a good idea. This Diane did agree with.