Skinning will actually not take too long. Things will go pretty quickly from here on out.
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| It is easier to lash in the floorboards and install the seat before skinning the frame, though not absolutely necessary. |
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| The ballistic nylon skin is soaked in water, and draped over the frame. |
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| The skin is held in place temporarily with lashing material, stiched like a shoelace, zigzagging the length of the boat. |
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| When the skin dries, it is drum tight. |
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| Some final 'tailoring' is done at the ends. This particular fabric conforms to odd shapes very nicely. |
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| Ultimately, the skin will be stapled in place all along the gunwale. |
