With the new ribs installed , work begins on the dashboard , seats and knees .

The seats rest on oak strips nailed to the ribs . These simple strips are actually quite a challenge  , because they determine the height of the seats , and they also have to be level . All this with no reference other than a ruler from the keel and a level.

New engine beds were made out of white oak and tied into the dash board . I finally found a re-usable piece of wood ! The seat over the dash is original and fits the new hull perfectly .

The side decks ( or spray boards ) were originally nailed and not glued . I like to glue them as well as nail them to add rigidity and strength .---You can never have too many clamps