This photo shows transom/rear view of the boat. The rudder mount is in place and she's starting to look like a race boat again.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Front view.  If you look close you can tell where the seams are from the plywood skins that were placed together.
 
 
 
 
 

This photo shows how we covered where the wood was placed together.  We still need to add the strips from the front down the sides of each sponsons.  This will be completed next.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Inspecting the area where the step boards will be mounted.
 
 
 
 

Dave is applying the glue to the back of the step boards.  They will be mounted with brass screws.
 
 

Tony & Dave are measuring and pre-drilling the screw holes.

Tony is drilling the new screws.  Everything is lined for straightness.
 
 

Dave in a moment of deep thought. Do those guys really know what they're doing??

Step boards are in place and a outside break is in order. We also got the band boards in place around the sponsons. Actually, it was one of the easier things to do. We let the boards soak overnight in salt water. They went right into place. They really look good.
 
 
 
 

2001 Madison Parade before the big unlimited race. Dave is on the bow, Tony Wilson (right rear), Mr.Loren Charley (boat builder in the seat) and Joe is behind Mr. Charley. Dave is holding the only tropy that Mr. Charley won with the boat. (1962 Louisville race). 
 
 
 
 
 

The Close Shave II after the 2001 Madison Regatta Parade.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Front view of the Close Shave II awaiting winter projects to finish the boat.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Joe (left) & Dave (right) overlooking the original 1942 Ford Flathead that will power the Close Shave II. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Check out the "Barbershop Pole" on the tail......Joe will take credit for this idea. Well......it didn't sink !!!!!  We did take on some water, but that was expected..... first time in 38 years that the boat has seen water......you'd be thirsty too.  When she swells, I think everything will be fine. We will return to the Ohio River  next Saturday for the first actual test run.....under power.

First photo shows Dave heading out with Miss Close Shave out on the water under power in 38 years.
The other photo was taken right after the first full lap was completed.

And here we go, returning to the pits after the first run.
These 3 pictures make the two year restoration project
all worthwhile. Thanks for visiting!