These are the lines of the Emma C Berry with which we began our journey

Framing complete and planking started. Note that all galvanized fastenings are painted.

Frames are double-sawn yellow cedar, fastened with galvanized bolts and gum tunnels. A tilting band saw was used to cut the rolling bevels.

Steam boiler and steam box were necessary to steam planks for sharp twists forward

Son Galen helps with the whiskey plank (but not with the whiskey that followed !)

Filled, fared and waterline established

Daughter Kyla and friend Brandy help to paint every fastening. Deck construction beginning

Decks are covered with dyne cloth and epoxy resin

Decks framed with 5"x5" yellow cedar