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MALABAR's restoration is currently underway. She was originally
built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing company in 1937. We are
rebuilding her with Oak frames and stem, Cedar planking, and Mahogany shear,
coamings and transom. Check back for updates on her progress.
Also view TEASER and
ARIEL II's restorations.
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Beginning work, preparing to replace the frames
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New frames
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New stem
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New stem and shear
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Backing out a plank
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More planks
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Upside down
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New planking and old
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Fitting the keelson
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Chisel and mallet
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Perfectly fit keelson
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Last of the old is gone
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Garboard and first broad planks fitted
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2 Planks on either side remain to be done
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Last planks are on
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