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Restoring the 1910 yacht *Tally Ho* requires fabricating and installing new southern live oak frames to correct hull deformation.0:17 To achieve a precise fit, the process involves calculating rolling bevels—the changing angle between the frame’s side and front face—to match the hull’s curvature and ensure secure plank fastening.5:37 Measurements are taken from the lofting plan and verified using a bevel jig board that simulates the frame spacing and plank angle.8:30 Each frame is notched half an inch into the keel, with the notch base slightly angled to prevent water traps.19:41 Because the hull has sagged or shifted over time, the installation process requires using blocks and wedges to push or pull existing planks into their original design position before securing the new frames.22:00 A temporary wooden brace marked with the centerline and load line positions ensures the frames remain plumb and correctly spaced during installation.27:06

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