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Leo Goolden is undertaking a total restoration of Tally Ho, a 1910 Albert Strange-designed yacht, at a workshop on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.1:45 Originally launched as Betty, the vessel is a traditional carvel-planked, oak-and-teak boat best known for winning the 1927 Fastnet Race.3:28 Despite being nearly scrapped after decades of neglect and commercial fishing use, the boat retains its original lines and seaworthiness.5:06 Goolden, a professional shipwright and sailor, aims to restore the vessel to a seaworthy state while preserving its history.0:48 The project requires extensive structural work, including potential replacement of the keel, frames, and planks.7:09 Funding for the estimated $200,000 to $500,000 project comes from personal savings, intermittent contract work in the United Kingdom, and audience support generated through documentation of the rebuild.16:03 The restoration relies on the use of a private workshop provided by local landowners, which significantly reduces overhead costs.19:34 Traditional wooden boat maintenance, when performed correctly, allows for indefinite longevity and structural integrity.6:59

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