As of the end of this period, the internal welding in all compartments is completed. The bottom bracing on the tow knees is yet to be finished. It has been a long struggle utilizing the original faceplate and lower bracing pieces. They are getting there. An informal internal survey completed Friday, the 13th, revealed few additional punch list items. The vessel was floated on Friday afternoon and three minor leaks were found. Considering the several thousand feet of weld, that is pretty good for the first test. Activity on the punch list will now accelerate.
Scott Lepi and crew have completed restoring half of the paddle wheel. The wheel was successfully turned a third of a revolution on Thursday, the 12th afternoon. Some video was taken for Cheri Russso at WOUB.
A decision on the color of the internal structure will be forthcoming on Monday, the 17th.
The tow knees and punch list items should be completed by the 20th and the coating and painting started the following Monday.
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