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Alfred Potter, quahaug (quahog) boat building, Wickford, Rhode Island

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Alfred Potter, quahaug (quahog) boat building, Wickford, Rhode Island

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Index data: 2, Cutting the angle on the bottom boards; 3, Inspecting the boards for fit; 4-6, Sawing the bottom boards for proper angle; 7-8, Again inspecting for fit; 9-14, Putting in the bottom board closest to the stem, caulking, and screwing; 15-18, Marking the bottom for screw hole placement; 19-23, Drilling holes for nails to secure bottom boards; 24-26, Nailing and countersinking the nails in the bottom boards; 27-31, Adjusting and securing additional bottom boards; 27-31, Adjusting and securing additional bottom boards; 32-33, Caulking for bottom board placement; 34-35, Old-time, faded price indications for different length's skiffs; 36, Pounding in a wedge to open a crease so caulking can be put between the bottom boards

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01/01/1979
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north kingstown
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