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WITH BOAT AND GUN IN THE YANGTZE VALLEY. 



See that frames are not rotten at the limber holes. See that the tongue and groove 

 lining on inside of boat covering frames has air holes made in same (if there are no air 

 holes), there, will be no free ventilation with the result that frames will suffer from damp 

 and dry rot:— (a most serious thing). 



See that the keel is in one piece. The deeper the better for strength, and that it is 

 only scarphed (which should be i8 inches) to take the stem. 



See that the hull planking if of Oregon pine or Foochow poles is in long lengths and 

 at least l/4 inches thick : if of teakwood not less than I inch thick. 



See that beams where joined to every second frame are closely butted and secured to 

 same with wrought iron straps (galvanized for preference) about 14 inches long by iH in. wide. 



See that fenders are of Singapore hardwood made in one piece to each side (no 

 scarphing should be tolerated as they allow the boat to yield and strain) and that the section 

 is not less than sizes shown on the accompanying sketch and secured to frames by long steel 



Singapore hardwood free from shakes and flaws. 



Side stringer 



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Forged brackets secured with 

 Er=r=^^)^ through bolts to frames and 

 iron screws to fender. 



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Sketch showing method op fitting fender to hull planking. 

 bolts and iron brackets on outside of hull, running from under side of fender right down side 

 of hull for about 15 inches. This is an important item as the fenders take all the buffeting, 

 and convey same throughout the hull. (The strength of a chain is its weakest link). 



