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Rudder

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The rudder can be hung on the transom now. With the drill-fill-drill method I made the holes for the bolts. So it is impossible that water comes into the wood. The whole rudder system is actually rather heavy, it could fit on a boat of 8 meters or more. I am glad that the russer itself can be moved up in cases of shallow water and the helm can be put upwards. For that reason the rudder head has that strange pointed top. It gives the helm some 'body'. It all needs another last layer of varnish though.

Launch

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It was finally time to launch the boat. Some things on the to-do list but it should float now. The boat is ready to be used as a rowing craft. We bought a bottle of champagne and invited neighbours, friends and family members for a little party. My wife baptized the boat with the name 'Peanuts', my favourite snack. After the launch we rowed a bit, even with three adults onboard. In the afternoon I rowed for one and a half hours without any problem.