This week thus far and will continue to be the slow intricate preparation of the stern section and under number 4 compartment for replating. Cutting out and trimming is being carried forward of the forward bulkhead of number 6 compartment. The first plate will be a full transverse plate started foward of that bulkhead and carried aft. The remainder of the stern plating will be split plates carried longitudinally. There are several holes in the lower edge of that forward bulkhead and a hole each in the longitudinal bulkhead. These will be repaired prior to replating.
Most of the overlay is off from under compartment 4.
Lepi has completed the port side of number 3 compartment and has started on the starboard outboard number 3. They expect to have number 3 and number 2 completed by the end of next week. They have been able to speed up the process somewhat by introducing limited amounts of Black Beauty (coal slag) into the walnut shell medium.
The yard surveyors ran their sights today and there is no significant change in the shape of the boat. I verified this tonight with laser measurements.
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