Betwixt

The steel work has been a long haul.  Endless welding in every nook and cranny, at all angles;  cutting; grinding.  Lots of burn holes in shoes and gloves.  The keel compartments are almost done, and tank tops fitted;  the deck beam brackets, and chain plates have been fitted;  and the propeller aperture completed.  On the inside the brackets to hold the engine and mast are in.  A few additions of lugs and brackets, and the end of welding in sight.  Just final inspections which will involve some more grinding and touch up welding.