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Number Two ( named Tritao in May 2012)

When I started to build The Baby Bootlegger I never realised how hugely expensive it was going to be. The cost of balsa wood and the other bits to make the hull is incredible. I expected to pay fair money for the working bits so that wont be a problem. I also want a model boat that I can fix a camera on the deck to send out on a lake, on a river, and possibly on the sea to take photos. Buying one to do that is way above my pocket money level, so I am going to try and build one to my own design using stuff that cost nothing or less. I have started with some old sheets of plywood taken from old broken furniture. These will be used to make the frame.
13 Running without flotation.
13 Running without flotation.
12. Maiden voyage of Tritao
12. Maiden voyage of Tritao
11. Boat is now finished.
11. Boat is now finished.
10. Wiring complete.
10. Wiring complete.
9. The bottom is just about finished, apart from final painting.
9. The bottom is just about finished, apart from final painting.
8. Large rudders
8. Large rudders
7. Two motors fitted.
7. Two motors fitted.
6. Prop shaft oiler.
6. Prop shaft oiler.
5. Hull planking finished.
5. Hull planking finished.
4. This is depressing work.
4. This is depressing work.
3. All frames glued to deck.
3. All frames glued to deck.
2. Centre frames in place.
2. Centre frames in place.
1. The keel and stern.
1. The keel and stern.