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and where these pL-uik,s meet to form the how and stem 

 ol the l)oa,ta tviaiiuidav piece of wood is h^t in to ti.ohten 



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them. One phink is not long enough to extend the entn-e 

 length of the boat ; two or more may be needed. Where 



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