Fig. 194.—A, the side. B, the spreader. C, the stern-piece.

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Next saw off the corners of the stern-piece C ([Fig. 194]) along the lines f, g, the g points being each 6½ inches from the corners; and a board (ff, gg) 18 inches wide and 30 inches top measurement, with 23 inches at the bottom. Now fit the edge of the stern-piece along the line e, d ([Fig. 194]), or at a slant to please your fancy. In [Fig. 195], upper C, the slant makes the base of the triangle about 4½ inches, which is sufficient. Be careful that both side-boards are fitted exactly alike, and to do this nail the port side with nails driven only partly in, as shown at D ([Fig. 195]); then nail the starboard side and, if they are both seen to be even and of the right slant, drive the nails home; if not correct, the nails may be pulled out by using a small block under the hammer (D, [Fig. 195]), without bending the nails or injuring the wood. Leave the stern-ends of the side-boards protruding, as in the upper C, until you have the spreader and stem in place.

Fig. 195.—Details of the boat.

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We are now ready for the spreader (h, k, o, n) (B, [Fig. 194]) amidship, or, more accurately speaking, 6 feet 9 inches from the bow (B, [Fig. 195]). Nail this as shown by D ([Fig. 195]), so that the nails may be removed at pleasure. Bring the bow ends of the A boards together and secure them by a strip nailed temporarily across, as shown in the diagram E ([Fig. 195]).