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Leo Goolden is accelerating the restoration of the 1920s gaff cutter Tally Ho to meet a self-imposed deadline for a summer launch.1:09 The project currently involves extensive finishing work, including painting the hull and top sides, installing deck hardware, and fabricating a custom bow roller and anchor assembly.2:39 The crew is finalizing the rigging, which requires re-rigging the topmast shrouds, bobstay, and various halyards.4:14 Below deck, the electrical team is troubleshooting a NMEA 2000 network that integrates Maritron tank senders with a Victron power system.5:18 Other ongoing tasks include installing interior lighting, completing the galley plumbing, and fitting custom-made settee trim.8:54 Naval architect Jack Gifford is assisting with stability calculations to determine the placement of custom-cast internal ballast ingots.11:36 The team is also coordinating the fabrication of a complex capstan system and sourcing sails from two separate lofts.11:21 The primary goal remains completing these systems to conduct sea trials and ensure the vessel is fully operational for the upcoming season.15:18

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