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Restoration of the 108-year-old yacht Tally Ho requires full-scale lofting to correct hull deformation and facilitate the installation of new frames.0:13 To achieve the necessary flexibility for reframing, the crew removes hull planks, labeling each for potential reuse or repurposing as interior joinery.7:39 The process involves leveling the hull to its original lines using jacks under the keel to ensure new frames are installed perpendicular to the baseline.4:53

For the new double-sawn frames, the builder uses live oak, selecting pieces with grain that follows the template curve while avoiding structural defects.11:46 After roughing out the futtocks with a Georgia ship saw—a heavy-duty sawzall mounted to a gearbox—the pieces are planed and cut to final shape.14:52 The builder applies raw linseed oil to the new timber to minimize checking and distortion during the drying process.17:12 Despite traditional concerns regarding sapwood, the builder utilizes live oak sapwood due to its density and rot resistance.18:03

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