Larry Lauterbach returns Wanton Duchess to the Farmer shop, where she was built.
Will, Sr. and Will, Jr. look on as Larry and Will, Jr.'s two sons unload some original forms used in the restoration process.
 

Larry, Will, Jr.'s wife, Donna, Will, Sr.  and Will Jr. pose for photographs in front of the shop where Wanton Duchess was built.
 

Will Farmer, Jr. signing Wanton Duchess February 24, 2006.
 
 

The pen, please.  Will Farmer, Sr. prepares to autograph Wanton Duchess.
 
 

Will Farmer applies his signature to Wanton Duchess February 24, 2006.
 

Dave Wagoner, the "Farmer boys" and Wanton Duchess pose in front of the Farmer Boat Shop.
 

Mr & Mrs Wilson (Will) Farmer pose for photos with Wanton Duchess and Cha Cha the family dog.
 
 

Having been polished, rudder, skid-fin and motor mounts await re-installation. 
Photo does not correctly capture highly polished surfaces.
 

Final finish - stern view
 

Water pickup hose and deck fitting installed. Waiting for speedometer pickup hose.
 

Wanton Duchess with final finish coating.  Shine, shine, shine. Waiting for engine and seat.
 

The clear coat finish brings out the signatures of Will Farmer, Sr. and Will Farmer, Jr.
 

Port side close-up of final, clear finish. Larry Lauterbach has done a beautiful restoration.
The boat looks like a piece of furniture. . . First Class!!!

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© 2006 David Wagoner

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