The deck carlings are installed according to the plan .
A batten is notched into the carlings to back up the joint at the covering board
. A backing is also notched in for the king plank .
The back deck is framed in a similar manner with a hatch opening and hatch frame
to allow access to the steering gear and gas tanks .
Several more mahogany planks were planed on one side to reveal the grain and
colour . About seven of the best planks were selected and After being sawed in
several different ways will make up the
entire deck .
