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Thanks, that all makes sense now. One more question. I assume I can replace the bottom planking without replacing new ribs until all the new planking (hull shape) is there for steam bending in the ribs. Are the new ribs added once the new keelson and sister keelsons are installed or is there a diffe...

Thanks Andreas for your reply. I'm still a little confused. How is a rib scarf done on an existing rib inside of the boat right against the planking (what is the procedure)? Second, I've read other posts where a full bottom reconstruction is performed with the boat upside down starting with the keel...

I just acquired a 1961 15' 4" Thompson and it definitely is a restoration project. Most of the bottom planking is rotted along with many ribs. Someone fiberglassed the interior of the bottom and water got trapped. It looks like about 16 to 18 ribs (port and starboard) need to be replaced. Can r...