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Valiant, A Charles Crosby Catboat
by Doug McQuilken
(Awendaw, SC US)
In the midst of a restoration of this century old sailboat.
Philippine mahogany over steamed white oak ribs.
Decking is white pine with IMHO a pretty patina.
Carvel planking & transom completed.
Currently rebuilding centerboard trunk - then rudder, then hatches, then interior, etc.
But, you know how it goes....
Valiant has her own website if you would like to check on progress: https://dougmcq000.wixsite.com/valiant
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