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  New England Shipyard - Kirawan Restoration Project 
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Photos By Nick Murgo Special For AnyBoat.Com Copyr. 2003

  
 
Kirawan Stern View
  
 
Transom Fitting new with existing members.
  
 
New Frames
  
 
Profile Steam Bent Frames
  
 
Staging  Frames Are Laminated
  
 
Floor 
Timbers
New Bolts Are  Used
 
  
 
Frames White Oak Lumber
  
 
Stem Replaced As Needed
  
 
Dead Wood Frames Are Glued And Bolted
  
 
Chain Plates Brass Plates Run To Keel
  
 
Chain Plate Loads Are Tremendous
  
 
Pea Pod Peter's Trophy Tender - For Sale!
  
 
A Beauty Fine Craftsmanship
  
 
Band Saw Old But Useful
  
 
Big Stick Kirawan's  Mast
  
 
Sectional View Like A Dragon
  
 
Teak Decks Aft Looking
  
 
Joint Close Up of Deck & Frame
  
 
Kirawan's Classic Looking Forward
   
 
  
 
Sheer Clamp Sheer Restored Also
  
 
More Clamps Peter's Jig
  
 
Red Lead Red Lead Over Oak
   
 
  
Wheel   Looking Fore At Cockpit
  
 
Piece By
Piece
 Peter Shapes A  Deck Stringer Block
 New England Shipyard Located in Little Allen Harbor - North Kingston, Rhode Island

Tom Potter, founder and owner of New England Shipyard has been in wooden ship and yacht construction for 18 years. NES has undertaken the restoration of the 78' classic motor yacht Belle, the 101' Topsail Schooner Aurora, and many other traditional and modern vessels.  401- 423-3355 or email nick@anyboat.com for more information on this project.

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