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[StartQuote] she has been out of the water for a long time now both covered and uncovered. She can't just be dropped into the water and go. She will need proper hull restoration. Capt Schumann put two layers of veneer with monel staples on the bottom and topsides up the water line which worked quite well but it has been years (well over 20) since a proper refastening program. He replaced the planking because of furring at the water line and age of the original planking. Years of fresh water and rain along the water line gets tough on the wood. Below the weather deck the bulkhead was cut when the 12 71's were put into her. Anything else if it was not needed was removed from the config. From what Schumann told me she had three diesels prior to the 12 71's. Mr Sinn said he had her up to 19 knots with the 12's once he removed all the supplies and debris from her. 501 c 3, a safe place for her where she not get kicked out of...etc...and so on and a "ship load" of money and volunteers. I still dream!! Jimbo[EndQuote]
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