312 WILD FOWL SHOOTING. 



through the oak ribs and clinched. Combing of cock- 

 pit 4 in. above the decking ; wash-board extending from 

 combing of cock-pit about 8 in. wide. Fenders on side 

 for row-locks. Make them half length of cock-pit; 

 they will then do for carrying boat or dragging it. 

 They should be a trifle higher than combing. Sculls 

 hole in stern-board 4 in. from top of board, and two and 

 one half inch in diameter. The hole should be lined 

 with leather, or lead, and a tight fitting .plug kept in 

 when not in use. The scull-oar and oars where they 

 come in contact with the locks and boat should ba 

 bound with leather. Use g, half inch rope at the bow. 

 If yoii use a chain — ^its noisy clanking will spoil many 

 a chance for a shot. 



