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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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    Keith and I were really tired after setting the motor. It took almost an entire day. It looked good and seemed like it would perform as expected. Diane was worried about the boat sinking now because of all the holes we had placed into the hull.
    This is the shaft hole with shaft log bronze water tite fitting in place. The stainless steel one inch shaft is in place for the motor mount assembly.
    Eventually the rudder and all the parts from the mock up have to be transfer to the real boat. I really agonized over this one. The first real hole I was going to make through the hull. I only had one shot at it. It had to be centered and perfect. I spent a whole week measuring and remeasuring before I did it. The rudder hole was perfect!!!!